Job Overview
As a homelessness prevention worker you’ll play a key role in the charity’s mission, putting your skills to use in a meaningful way to tackle homelessness in High Wycombe and across south Buckinghamshire.
Homelessness Prevention Workers help stop unfair and illegal evictions, make sure people understand their rights to housing and will defend the rights of people who are homeless or facing homelessness. They are skilled professionals and work with solicitors and others professionals to provide expert guidance to clients on what are often complex cases.
You will have the character and aptitude to take on this rewarding role and will work in a small team.
In accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, there is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to be a Christian. See our document ‘Christian context for working with Wycombe Homeless Connection’ for further details.
This is a fixed-term maternity leave cover role.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the provision of our homelessness prevention work including assisting in running housing legal advice sessions
- Work closely with our partner organisations to ensure our clients get the best advice and support
- Work with clients to advocate for their rights
- Contribute to homelessness support work
- Bring your Christian faith to the role
See the Homelessness Prevention Worker job description and Context for working at Wycombe Homeless Connection on our website for further information
Benefits
As well as offering a competitive salary, we are a flexible employer. We are happy to explore flexible hours and working locations with all our staff.
We offer regular wellbeing activities including retreat days, social events and more.
You’ll join our free employee assistance programme through which you get access to free counselling, legal advice a 24/7 GP helpline and more.
We have a generous leave package, starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays.
We will focus on your training and professional development.
Important notes
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to continue building an environment that embraces diversity.
Please note that we are unable to consider applicants who do not have permission to work in the UK.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory a DBS check.
Find out more
Please read the job description for the Homelessness Prevention Worker role and review our document, 'Christian context for working with Wycombe Homeless Connection'.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please call our Services Manager, Tara Roberts, on 01494 447699 or email [email protected]
Next steps and application
Please send your CV and a covering letter by email to [email protected] or by post to Tara Roberts, Wycombe Homeless Connection, Oakley Hall, 8 Castle Street, High Wycombe, HP13 6RF.
Tara will contact you to arrange a conversation about the role.
Prospective candidates will be asked to complete an application form.
Closing date
We are hoping to interview as soon as possible so this is a rolling recruitment. Don't delay, apply today!
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £30,720.00-£31,720.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- In line with the Equality Act 2010, there is an Occupational Requirement on this role that the post holder is a Christian. Do you meet this requirement?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WHC HPW Mat leave 2025
Expected start date: 15/09/2025
