Accommodation Advisor | Prison & Probation Housing | Leicester
Help men leaving prison or on probation into safe, stable housing, and stop homelessness before it starts.
About the role
A well-established East Midlands housing charity is recruiting an Accommodation Advisor to join its Ministry of Justice-funded housing service across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. You’ll work with men who are sentenced prisoners or on probation and need support with housing, from preventing and relieving homelessness to sustaining tenancies. This is a fast-paced, target-driven role where you’ll see the difference you make.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing a busy caseload of men in custody and in the community
- Completing needs and risk assessments and agreeing short, focused action plans
- Delivering 1:1 and group sessions in prisons and community settings
- Working with probation, local authorities and voluntary sector partners, and challenging professionally when needed
- Handling safeguarding concerns sensitively and keeping accurate records
- Meeting individual and team KPIs
What you’ll need
- Knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation and options
- Experience supporting people with complex needs, including housing, benefits, health and finances
- Experience working in a target-driven environmentExperience of group work and safeguarding
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- A full driving licence and vehicle, or the means to travel across Leicestershire
What’s on offer
- 37 hours per week
- Occasional evening and weekend work
- A varied role with real impact on vulnerable people
Who this suits
Housing options officers, resettlement workers, probation services officers, homelessness prevention workers, and support workers from criminal justice or supported housing backgrounds.
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Accommodation Advisor employer: Service Care Solutions
As a leading non-maintained special school in Billingshurst, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the holistic development of our students and staff. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through continuous development opportunities, while our comprehensive benefits package, including mental health support and flexible pay options, ensures the wellbeing of our team. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special educational needs, all within a vibrant and innovative environment.
