Accommodation Advisor - Nottingham

Nacro; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacro is seeking Accommodation Advisors to support clients with housing needs in partnership with the Prison and Probation Service. You will assess, plan, and provide tailored assistance to end or sustain tenancies, find accommodation, and offer budgeting advice.

You will travel across an allocated area, requiring a Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance. We welcome flexible working, including part-time arrangements for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to stay organised in a busy, client-focused environment.
• ICT proficiency with MS Office and database tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Prison and Probation Service in the community to address housing needs.
• Carry out initial assessments to tailor action plans for clients.
• Provide face-to-face support to individuals and groups, including budgeting and tenancy guidance.
• Travel regularly across an allocated area; driving license and own vehicle with business insurance are essential.

Skills

Communication

Organised

Solution oriented

ICT skills

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Custom databases

Job description

• Vetting Requirement: Enhanced DBS check against the adult workforce and prison clearance.
• This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. This full time position may be offered as two part - time roles for suitable applicants.

AtNacro,we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

We see your future, whatever the past.

Do you want a career that makes a real difference to peoples’ lives? Do you want to work for an organisation that will invest in your personal development?

You’vecome to the right place! Join our growing team of Accommodation Advisors.

About the role:

Working in partnership with the Prison and Probation Service, you’llwork with a caseload of clients in the community and, provide advice and support relevant to their housing needs.You’llcarry outinitialassessments to understand each person’s specific needs to agree a tailored action plan. This may include the provision of support to end or sustain a tenancy, find accommodation or basic budgeting advice and liaison with other agencies.You’llprovide support face to face with individuals and groups.

This role requires regular travel across an allocated area and therefore, a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle with business insurance are essential.

About you:

You will need to be a great communicator, enjoy working in a busy people focused role, organised and solution focused. The right candidate can engage others and is non-judgmental. You will bring with you,integrity, a proactiveattitudeand good ICT skills (MS Office including excel and custom databases).

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in the criminal justice sector and some knowledge of homelessness legislation however, we will welcome transferable skills and provide you with the relevant training and supportrequiredfor the job.

If you want to work as part of a dynamic supportive team who delivers results for the people we support every day, Nacro could be the place for you.

Nacro is fair and inclusive employer

At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records. Convictions are not discussed at application stage and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially. For advice, contact our confidential Criminal Record Support Service on 03001231999 or [e-mail].