Professional development officer Work, Jobs in Bristol (with Salaries)

Homeless Prevention Officer
North Somerset Council —North Somerset
- £35,412 - £38,220 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
5d
Professional Development Officer
HCRG Care Group —Bath
- £36,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Travel
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
Estates Administration Officer
Forestry England —Bristol
- £26,959 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Data Forensic Investigator - ICAT
Avon and Somerset Constabulary —Bristol
- £41,487 - £44,700 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
7d
Freedom to Speak Up Guardian
Sirona care & health CIC —Bristol
- Part-time
- Annual leave
Operational Support Grade - HMP Bristol (Prison Support Role)
Ministry of Justice —Bristol
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Corporate Consultation Officer
South Gloucestershire Council —Yate
- £40,777 - £44,075 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Operational Support Grade - HMP Erlestoke (Prison Support Role)
Ministry of Justice —Bath
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Registration and Celebratory Services Officer
Newport City Council —Newport
- £31,537 - £34,434 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Word processing
- Public speaking
1d
Customer Feedback Officer
BRC Jobs —Bristol
- £30,015 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
Quick apply
Compliance Officer
Balagrae Business and Technology Services —Street
- £2,800 - £3,200 a month
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
3d
Commercial Officer
BAE Systems —Filton
- From £37,091 a year
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
University Guarantor Officer
University of Bath —Bath
- £31,236 - £37,694 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Assessment Officer
Sopra Steria —Newport
- £27,781 - £29,798 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
GP Liaison Officer
Vita Health Group —Bristol
- £35,500 a year
- Business development
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
12d
Senior Contracts and Quality Officer
Bristol City Council —Bristol
- £42,839 - £46,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
7d
Probation Services Officer - Worle (South West)
HM Prison & Probation Service —Weston-super-Mare
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Research Accounting Officer
University of Bath —Bath
- £31,236 - £37,694 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Sustainability
Scalian —Bristol
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
Approved Premises - Probation Services Officer - Ashley House (Bristol)
HM Prison & Probation Service —Bristol
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d

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Homeless Prevention Officer

North Somerset Council -
North Somerset

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Job details

Full-time
£35,412 - £38,220 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Car scheme

Qualifications

Microsoft Office

Full job description

Homeless Prevention Officer

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North Somerset

30/07/2026

Homeless Prevention Officer

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

35,412 - 38,220

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Package

Permanent- 27 days annual leave per annum, rising to 32 days per annum after 5 years' service - Flexible Worker

Job category/type

Housing

Date posted

16/07/2026

Job reference

ASHA0473

Attachments

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20260713 JD Homeless Prevention Officer.pdf

Job description

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Homeless Prevention Officer to join our Homeless Prevention Team.

The Homeless Prevention Team provides help and advice to North Somerset households who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Working in partnership with other organisations we ensure that vulnerable people and families are provided with appropriate advice, accommodation and support

In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out assessments with individuals and families who are either already homeless or who are threatened with homelessness for a variety of reasons including domestic abuse, financial struggles or those who have been served a notice requiring them to leave their private rented property. All decisions are made in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. You will need to be able to problem solve and seek out innovative homeless prevention solutions according to each household’s unique circumstances.

You will also be expected to work in partnership with key frontline partner services such as rough sleeper outreach, Registered Providers, Adults and Children’s social care teams, hospital services and other community based statutory and voluntary agencies as part of a multi-agency solutions focussed homelessness prevention service

Key Responsibilities:

Hold and prioritise your own caseload of homeless households
Have an in-depth understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related legislation
Develop a Personal Housing Plan according to the household’s circumstances
Carry out homelessness investigations and make formal decisions within legislative frameworks
Liaise and negotiate with landlords and excluders
Have a sound understanding of the possession proceedings process
Provide in depth advice regarding housing options
Represent the client at multi agency meetings including safeguarding
Recognise safeguarding concerns and make relevant referrals
Make referrals for emergency and temporary accommodation
Write legally sound homeless decision letters
Make referrals to other agencies to support clients and to prevent or relieve their homelessness

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

Flexible Worker

2-3 days in the office
Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You

You must be a confident and resilient person, with excellent communications skills who is able to prioritise a busy and complex case load of homeless applicants. You should have a strong background of homelessness and other housing related work e.g. advice/welfare benefits and experience working in a multi-agency environment.

You should also be able to use Microsoft Office packages and a bespoke inhouse system to enable you to keep clear and accurate client records

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

Competitive salary and benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Local Government Pension
Opportunities for professional development
Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Nancy Blatch - Principal Homeless Prevention Officer, at Nancy.Blatch @n-somerset.gov.uk or 01934 426099.

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: Week commencing 10th August 2026.

Interviews will comprise of a written task and a interview.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

Homeless Prevention Officer

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