Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Come join us and be part of our success.

This role offers the opportunity to join a well‑established statutory Housing Solutions service in Knowsley. The service is committed to ensuring that individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness receive appropriate, tailored support.

The postholder will carry out statutory investigations under the Housing Act 1996, ensuring the Council meets its legal obligations. Responsibilities include assessing and determining applications, keeping customers informed throughout the process, issuing written decisions, and completing homelessness assessments in accordance with Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, relevant case law, and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time. There is a requirement for you to attend your work base at 4 day’s per week following a 3 month period from recruitment date.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact;

Maureen Ashcroft

Maureen.ashcroft@knowsley.gov.uk

0151 443 2339