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Job Title


Apprentice Homelessness Prevention Officer


Company : Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council


Location : Stockton-on-Tees, England


Created : 2025-07-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you ready to kickstart your career, earn while you learn, and make a real difference in your community?At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we’re not just offering you an apprenticeship - we’re offering a launchpad for your future. We are a bold, brave, and innovative council, united by our values — working as one team, embracing diversity, delivering on our promises, striving for excellence, and putting our community at the heart of everything we do.Whether you're just starting out or looking for a fresh direction, our apprenticeships are designed to help you thrive. Every task you take on, every skill you learn, and every idea you share contributes to something bigger - creating better lives for our communityDo you have an interest to work within a homeless / housing environment?Are you enthusiastic and driven with a can-do attitude?Do you want to work in a varied and rewarding role that helps families and individuals facing homelessness?If this sounds like you, then we’d love to welcome you to our friendly, supportive, positive team.Please note this is a fixed term apprenticeship for up to 18 months.What skills and experience do you need?We are looking for someone who is passionate about working for our community and has the following qualifications / experience:Minimum qualifications of English and Maths at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade 4/C or above / Functional Skills Level 2)Good communication and teamwork skillsCommitment to the full duration of the apprenticeship — showing reliability, motivation, and readiness to balance work and study responsibilitiesWillingness to learn and develop new skills - apprenticeships are designed for those ready to grow through hands-on experience and training.Please outline in your personal statement how you meet this criteria.What can we offer you?We offer our apprentices an excellent reward package including:A competitive salary while gaining a nationally recognised qualification - Housing and Property Management Level 3.We pay our apprentices National Minimum Wage for Age:Age 21 and over = £12.21 per hourAge 18 to 20 = £10.00 per hourUnder 18 = £7.55 per hour27 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays).Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about public serviceAccess to mentoring, training, and personal development opportunitiesDiscounts at high street and online retailersFREE Physiotherapy and Counselling services plus many other Wellbeing benefits.A modern office environment to , along with Hybrid Working options to work part of your week from home following completion of a 6-month probationary period .For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Julie Lathan, Service Lead on [ or 01642 528670Apply Now!Be bold. Be brave. Be the future of public service.You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@.UK’. All communication will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your North East Jobs account. #J-18808-Ljbffr