Location: The Guildhall, Shrewsbury
Salary: £33,119 – £34,811 per year
Grade: NJC Grade 8, SCP 19–22
Contract: Fixed Term – 24 months, with potential extension of up to 12 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Full-time, annualised hours
Employer: Shropshire Council
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Reference: Shropshire/TP/282/294
Job Details
Shropshire Council is recruiting a Homeless Prevention Support Worker to support care leavers and previously looked-after young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The successful candidate will work with a small caseload, helping young people secure suitable accommodation, maintain their existing housing and address issues that could put their accommodation at risk.
This is a temporary 24-month position, working 37 hours per week. The contract may be extended for a further 12 months.
About the Role
The Homeless Prevention Support Worker will place the Care Leaver at the centre of assessment, planning and support.
You will build positive working relationships with young people and work alongside Personal Advisers, social workers, housing colleagues and other agencies to help prevent homelessness and improve housing outcomes.
The role will involve supporting young people with issues such as debt, behaviour, substance use and mental health where these factors are affecting their housing situation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and co-work a small caseload of care leavers and previously looked-after young people.
- Complete needs assessments and identify appropriate housing-related support.
- Develop individual housing support plans.
- Review support plans following progress, changes in circumstances or significant events.
- Help young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness find suitable accommodation.
- Support young people to maintain their existing accommodation where possible.
- Help address issues including debt, behaviour and substance use that may affect housing stability.
- Work closely with Personal Advisers and colleagues within the housing service.
- Liaise with social workers, housing professionals, probation, police and other partner agencies.
- Advocate for Care Leavers when requested to help ensure their needs are appropriately addressed.
- Maintain accurate records and relevant databases.
- Produce quarterly reports relating to the service.
- Attend homeless prevention meetings with colleagues from other authorities involved in the government-funded programme.
- Contribute to efforts to reduce homelessness among the care leaver population.
Requirements / Person Specification
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to work effectively with young people who may be experiencing housing difficulties and other complex circumstances.
The role requires strong communication, partnership-working, assessment, planning and advocacy skills, together with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage a caseload.
Applicants should review the official Person Specification and Job Description for the complete requirements before applying.
Salary & Benefits
The role offers:
- £33,119 – £34,811 per year
- NJC Grade 8, SCP 19–22
- 37 hours per week
- Fixed-term employment for 24 months
- Potential extension for a further 12 months
- Local authority employment with Shropshire Council
Working Pattern
This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week with an annualised-hours working pattern.
The position is based at The Guildhall, Shrewsbury.
Visa / Right-to-Work
The vacancy information provided by Shropshire Council does not state that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship or a Certificate of Sponsorship is available for this position.
Applicants who require sponsorship should confirm their eligibility and sponsorship position directly with Shropshire Council before applying. Do not assume that sponsorship is available unless the employer confirms it.
Application / Selection Process
Applications should be submitted through the official WMJobs/Shropshire Council vacancy page.
Before applying, applicants should read the full Job Description and Person Specification to ensure they meet the requirements of the role.
Employer: Shropshire Council
Reference: Shropshire/TP/282/294
Deadline
Application closing date: 16 October 2026
Applicants are advised to apply before the closing date rather than waiting until the final day.
FAQs
What is the salary for the Homeless Prevention Support Worker role?
The salary is £33,119 to £34,811 per year, under NJC Grade 8, SCP 19–22.
Where is the job based?
The position is based at The Guildhall, Shrewsbury.
How many hours will I work?
The role is full-time at 37 hours per week.
How long is the contract?
The initial fixed-term contract is 24 months, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension.
Does this job offer visa sponsorship?
The published vacancy does not state that visa sponsorship or a Certificate of Sponsorship is available. Applicants requiring sponsorship should verify this directly with Shropshire Council.
Who will I support?
The role focuses on care leavers and previously looked-after young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
What types of issues will the role address?
Support can include housing problems connected with debt, behaviour, substance use and other circumstances affecting a young person’s ability to secure or maintain accommodation.
What is the closing date?
The closing date is 16 October 2026.
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