Job Introduction
Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)
Hours per week: 37 hours a week
Contract type: Secondment / Fixed Term until 31st June 2027
We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates.
This role is available until 31st June 2027. Internal candidates who are permanent employees of Luton Council will be appointed on a secondment basis, while external candidates and other eligible applicants will be appointed on a fixed-term contract until 31st June 2027.
Current Luton Council employees applying for this opportunity must obtain written approval from their manager before applying (an email will suffice). A copy of this approval must be included with the application, as we will be unable to progress applications without it.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
What You’ll be doing
Are you passionate about helping people rebuild their lives? Join us in delivering a unique housing pathway for people leaving prison, supporting them to secure accommodation and break the cycle of rough sleeping and homelessness.
You'll work closely with prisons, housing providers, probation, and other partners to achieve positive outcomes for people with complex needs. We're looking for someone with experience in housing, criminal justice, homelessness, or the voluntary sector, who can build strong partnerships, manage complex casework, and take a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
What we’re looking for
You'll have excellent communication and report-writing skills, a good understanding of homelessness legislation, offending and resettlement, and experience working in a multi-agency environment. Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, motivational interviewing or similar approaches is desirable, along with strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to manage performance data and outcomes.
If you're organised, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
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From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
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Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
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Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
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Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 19.2 per cent (at April 2026) and 3x salary death in service grant
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Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
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Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
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Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
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Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
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Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
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Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
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