We are looking for the right person to join our Prisons team as a Housing Advice Development Partner, either on a part time or full time basis. The successful candidate will work between 18.5 and 37 hours per week (hours negotiable on appointment) on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to funding. The role will be based within Northern Ireland Prisons (Maghaberry, Magilligan, Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison) and the Skainos Centre, Belfast, with hybrid working arrangements available.
About the role
As a Housing Advice Development Partner (Prisons), you will:
- work directly with people in custody who have complex housing needs, providing a confidential, impartial specialist housing advice, advocacy and representation service for people entering and leaving Northern Ireland prisons
- provide a specialist casework support and consultancy service on housing, homelessness and related issues to those working in the resettlement disciplines within the prison system
- work closely with staff within the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE), the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS), and other prison-based colleagues and staff to encourage coordination and facilitating partnership working
- highlight strategic areas of your work which identify systemic barriers in housing policy and practice affecting people leaving custody.
This role requires empathy, resilience and a strong commitment to social justice. It offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives while contributing to wider systemic change.
What we can offer you
- hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support life-work balance
- tailored learning and development plans to help you grow in your career
- a generous 25-day annual leave allowance, plus 12 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
- enhanced family-friendly policies to support your journey with us
- a comprehensive employer pension scheme with free life assurance
- free parking and an accessible office location
- fun staff events to foster team spirit and engagement
- employee wellbeing services to support your health a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
- a values-driven culture where your contributions truly matter
- eligibility for Blue Light Card
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Housing Advice Development Partner (Prisons) in Belfast employer: Housing Rights
Housing Rights is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact on housing outcomes across Northern Ireland. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer tailored learning and development plans, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values every contribution. Our generous benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave and enhanced family-friendly policies, ensures that our team members can thrive both personally and professionally in the vibrant Skainos Centre, Belfast.
