Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 year
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: £32,597 - £34,434 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)
Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
To work as a Homeless Prevention Advisor for young people who are in care and on a transition plan towards Leaving Care, who are not ready for independent living or Care Leavers at risk of becoming homeless. The post holder will work alongside Senior Personal Advisor to identify those who are at risk of not having or losing their accommodation and will offer advice, guidance, and direct support to prevent homelessness. Knowledge around Housing/homelessness guidelines and legislation is required.
To contribute to the assessment process and implementation of Pathway Planning for Children in Care and Care Leavers.
Post holders will carry case-holding/co working responsibility as appropriate and support Children in Care and Care Leavers within and outside of the City Boundary.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
· Knowledge of homelessness legislation
· Experience of working in the housing sector
· Experience of working with vulnerable young people or client groups at risk of homelessness
· Experience of working to timescales under pressure
- Experience of maintaining accurate and up to date recording systems
- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post
You can find the job description for this post here.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.
For informal enquiries please contact Natalie Pink, by telephone on 0115 8761333 or by email at natalie.pink@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Closing Date: 13/07/26
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: 14/08/26
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support
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Personal Advisor – Homelessness Prevention in Nottingham employer: Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group
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Contact Details:
Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group Recruitment Team
