Housing & Reentry Advisor — Prison & Probation

Service Care; Nanpantan; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Accommodation Advisor role in Leicester is part of a Ministry of Justice-funded housing service across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. You’ll support men leaving prison or on probation to secure safe, stable housing and prevent homelessness.

You’ll manage a busy caseload, perform needs assessments, deliver 1:1 and group sessions, collaborate with probation and local agencies, and maintain accurate records while meeting targets.

Qualifications

• 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 environment and group work.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel across Leicestershire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Housing knowledge

Group work

Safeguarding

Driving licence

Job description

Accommodation Advisor role in Leicester is part of a Ministry of Justice-funded housing service across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. You’ll support men leaving prison or on probation to secure safe, stable housing and prevent homelessness.

You’ll manage a busy caseload, perform needs assessments, deliver 1:1 and group sessions, collaborate with probation and local agencies, and maintain accurate records while meeting targets.