Housing Advice Development Partner (CHAP)

Housingrights; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Learning & development

25 days leave + 12 holidays pro rata

Family-friendly policies

Pension with life assurance

Free parking

Staff events

Wellbeing services

Values-driven culture

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Housing Rights is seeking a Housing Advice Development Partner to support the Community Housing Advice Project in Northern Ireland. The role focuses on specialist housing advice, consultancy, training and information for partner agencies to improve outcomes for people facing housing problems and homelessness.

The postholder will deliver training, provide casework support, and help strengthen capacity through stakeholder engagement, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement and a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in housing advice is preferred but not required; willingness to engage with partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist housing advice, advocacy, representation and casework support to partner agencies.
• Identify training and information needs across partner agencies and develop resources.
• Design, promote and deliver housing advice training, workshops and presentations.
• Build effective relationships with partner organisations and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to project monitoring and evaluation.

Job description

Housing Rights is seeking a skilled and committed Housing Advice Development Partner to support the delivery of the Community Housing Advice Project (CHAP). This is an opportunity to use your specialist housing advice knowledge to strengthen the capacity of partner agencies and improve outcomes for people experiencing housing problems and homelessness in Northern Ireland.

About the role

The postholder will provide specialist casework support, consultancy, training and information to partner agencies, helping them to deliver high-quality housing advice and respond effectively to the needs of the people they support.

Key responsibilities include:

• providing specialist housing advice, advocacy, representation and casework support to partner agencies.
• identifying training and information needs across partner agencies and developing appropriate materials and resources.
• designing, promoting and delivering housing advice training, workshops and presentations.
• building effective relationships with partner organisations, stakeholders and relevant strategic groups.
• maintaining accurate records, contributing to project monitoring and evaluation.

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 healtha supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• a values-driven culture where your contributions truly matter
• eligibility for Blue Light Card

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