At a Glance
- Tasks: Support housing practitioners by creating engaging content and resources to improve advice work.
- Company: Join Housing Rights, a leading organisation tackling housing and homelessness issues since 1964.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and tailored development plans for your career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a values-driven culture where your contributions truly matter.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on vulnerable communities while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong writing skills and experience in content creation; passion for social justice is essential.
The predicted salary is between 33542 - 34231 £ per year.
Salary Scale: NICS EOI £33,542-£34,231 per annum pro rata
Location: Skainos Centre, Belfast (option of some hybrid working)
Contract type: Part time, 18.5 hours per week, fixed term until 31 March 2028
Closing date: 31 August 2026
We are looking for the right person to support frontline housing and homelessness practitioners to ensure they have access to accurate, up-to-date, and accessible information that strengthens and informs their advice work. This is an excellent opportunity to combine content creation, knowledge development, and frontline advice work to make a real impact on housing outcomes across Northern Ireland.
About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for the development, coordination, and maintenance of professional resources and information to meet the needs of practitioners across the sector. You will do this by working with colleagues across the organisation to create engaging and relevant content, including articles, social media posts, and professional website content.
About you
You will bring:
- a good standard of education including literacy and numeracy
- experience in writing, designing, editing and preparation of content in at least two of the following areas: articles for a public facing website; information resources, for example, guides, information booklets; draft legislative responses; press or journal articles;
- other experience of representing an organisation to a range of audiences including the public
- demonstrated experience in the preparation, organisation and facilitation of meetings and group discussion
- a good understanding of social justice issues and government policies relevant to vulnerable and disadvantaged groups
You:
- are self-motivated with a passion for affecting positive change on behalf of vulnerable people
- have excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- have demonstrated ability to: work on own initiative and as part of a team; plan work and meet deadlines; motivate others and share learning; handle conflicting work pressures and deadlines; maintain information materials
- have commitment to a high standard of work and professional conduct
About Housing Rights
Housing Rights has been helping people in Northern Ireland deal with housing and homelessness problems since 1964. We help people with their housing and homelessness problems through our helplines and advice work. We use their experiences to bring change and improvements with our policy work. We educate and inform others working in the housing and advice sectors to help their clients. All our work helps us to achieve our vision 'when everyone has a home'.
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)
- 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
The closing date for this post is 31 August 2026. Late applications and CVs will not be accepted. Housing Rights gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Department for Communities towards this post. Housing Rights greatly values diversity and we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Practitioner Support Officer 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.
