Housing Advisor (Private Rented Sector) - Cambridge

Cambridge City Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Housing Advisor to provide comprehensive advice to tenants in the private rented sector and to help implement changes in housing legislation. Responsibilities include managing case loads and carrying out statutory functions to prevent homelessness. Ideal candidates will have experience in homelessness legislation and possess the confidence to work independently. The position offers flexible working options and development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Agile and Flexible working

Annual leave purchasing scheme

Family friendly policies

Free swimming at CCC swimming pools

Confidential advice via Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working within homelessness legislation and landlord and tenant law.
• Ability to work on own initiative within a busy service.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advice to tenants in private rented sector homes.
• Implement changes in legislation.
• Carry out statutory functions under homelessness legislation.

Skills

Experience with homelessness legislation

Ability to manage a case load

Confidence in working independently

Job description

Reference : CCC00504

Overview

From 1st May 2026 the Renters Rights Act will give private rented sector tenants stronger rights, better protections and more security in their homes. We are recruiting for a Housing Advisor to help implement the changes in legislation and specialise in providing comprehensive advice to tenants in private rented sector homes and carry out statutory functions under homelessness legislation to prevent and relieve homelessness.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive advice to tenants in private rented sector homes. Implement changes in legislation. Carry out statutory functions under homelessness legislation to prevent and relieve homelessness.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience of working within homelessness legislation and landlord and tenant law. Ability to work on own initiative within a busy service; manage a case load and deal with people. Confidence working on your own initiative within a busy service. (Also an Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.)

Benefits

A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
Agile and Flexible working
Annual leave purchasing scheme
Annually negotiated pay and award progression
Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family friendly policies
Flexible Bank Holidays
Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
Generous annual leave allowance 25 days...