We are currently looking to recruit 6 Rough Sleeper Support Workers to work across multiple sites with flexible shift patterns starting at 3pm until 8am.

Are you ready to take on a challenge and rewarding role that makes a real difference to the lives of people who are street homeless. An exciting opportunity to join Preston City Council’s established Rough Sleeper Team in providing support services to rough sleepers. We are looking for people with excellent communication skills, compassionate with a problem solving approach to make a difference. 

Rough Sleeper Support Worker will work with rough sleepers to provide a safe space to start the journey in breaking the cycle of rough sleeping and joining the pathway to recovery. 

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Mandy Stitt, Rough Sleeper Strategic Lead on 01772 906435  

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working following probation, a minimum of 28 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

 International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

Closing Date: 24 Sep 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £31,022 to £32,597 per annum (pay award pending)

Development and Housing Directorate. Preston is at an unprecedented stage in its development. With widespread public sector city centre regeneration projects underway, a new commercial quarter planned at Preston station and the ongoing implementation of the multi-award-winning City Living Strategy alongside the delivery of thousands of new homes and major infrastructure investment and delivery through the City Deal, Preston has developed a new confidence for positive change.

The Council is in the final stages of reviewing its Development Plan, working in partnership with South Ribble and Chorley Council’s on a single spatial strategy for Central Lancashire. However, looking ahead, the Council is about to embark on an exciting new journey through Local Government Reorganisation which will involve new partnership working on strategic planning within the larger unitary authority. This is an exciting role within the Council, at the heart of major transformation of the city.

The Head of Planning Policy will provide effective leadership to the Planning Policy team and will be the principal advisor to officers, Members and stakeholders on planning policy matters.

We are looking for someone who is MRTPI qualified with extensive post qualification experience in the planning profession, who can foster strong team and partnership working, and has supervisory experience.

You will be organised, self-motivated but have the ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working following probation, a minimum of 30 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship. 

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £53,460 to £54,495 per annum

The service offers a wide range of homeless prevention options to a diverse range of clients. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

There will be ongoing training opportunities to update and refresh work skills and homelessness legislation knowledge.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working following probation, a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme.

 International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

Closing Date: 14 Sep 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £33,699 to £35,412 per annum

The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of the Homeless Reduction Act (HRA) and  be able to make decisions plus demonstrate how clients have been helped in innovative and proactive ways to prevent homelessness or secure accommodation.

There will be ongoing training opportunities to update or refresh work skills and housing law knowledge.

This role benefits from a minimum of 30 days’ Annual Leave plus statutory Bank Holidays, access to the council’s Flexi Scheme, casual car user, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Claire Blackburn Team Manager 01772 906412 

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Closing Date: 15 Sep 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £36,363 to £38,220 per annum (pay award pending)