Local Authority Criminal Justice Housing Adviser, West London

Pertemps; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Local Authority Criminal Justice Housing Adviser in West London. The role involves providing housing advice to prevent homelessness among ex-offenders, coordinating with Probation Services, and assessing homelessness applications. Ideal candidates must have experience in a similar Local Authority setting. Competitive pay between £28-30 per hour is offered.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Easy registration process

Referral schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Local Authority role required.
• Understanding of homelessness legislation is necessary.
• Ability to develop new processes in collaboration with services.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing advice to prevent homelessness among ex-offenders.
• Coordinate with Probation Services on housing solutions.
• Assess and decide on individual homelessness applications.

Skills

Housing advice

Support for ex-offenders

Legislation compliance

Job description

Local Authority Criminal Justice Housing Adviser, West London

Pay rate c. £28-30 per hour. Contract role, Local Government Housing.

We are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Criminal Justice Housing Adviser in West London.

• Provide housing advice and support to prevent and resolve homelessness among single homeless ex-offenders approaching the Housing Solutions Service following a custodial sentence.
• Be the main point of contact between Probation Services and the Housing Solutions team.
• Identify and assess support needs and refer to relevant supported accommodation pathway.
• Identify ex-offenders as appropriate for referral into the AfEO scheme.
• Develop and implement new processes in coordination with probation services and AfEO coordinator to ensure early intervention prior to prison release to prevent homelessness.
• Assess, administer and make decisions on the outcome of individual homelessness applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) in accordance with legislation and case law.

This is a contract role, and you will need to have experience in a similar Local Authority role.

Please note that we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

What We Offer

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to.
• An easy registration process (all done online).
• Referral schemes and incentives.
• Ongoing compliance managed for you.
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email [e-mail] for more information.