Housing Advisor (Offending)

Calderdale Norse Ltd; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

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Job summary

Calderdale Council is hiring a Housing Advisor (Offending) to work directly with individuals and families, both virtually and in person, at the earliest stage possible. The role focuses on homelessness prevention and knowledge of relevant legislation to help households secure housing options.

The position involves developing relationships and acting as a link with Probation, Prisons and Police, securing accommodation offers, and serving as a contact point.

Qualifications

• Experience in homelessness prevention work and knowledge of homelessness legislation.
• Ability to develop relationships and act as a link with Probation, Prisons and Police.
• Full driving licence and use of a car are essential; DBS check required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals and families, both virtually and face to face, at the earliest stage possible.
• Identify housing options, secure accommodation offers and support residents to remain in homes or find suitable alternatives.

Skills

Driving licence

Homelessness prevention

Agency liaison

DBS check

Communication skills

Job description

Calderdale strives to develop our community to be a more inclusive economy from which everyone benefits – to reduce inequality and build a financially and environmentally sustainable future. Within Calderdale the Housing Options Team assist members of the public to identify a wide range of tenancy and other housing issues and provide advice and support to residents to remain in their home or find alternative suitable accommodation.

We are looking to recruit a Housing Advisor to work directly, both virtually and face to face, with a range of individuals and families at the earliest stage possible especially, but not exclusively, with households which include someone who’s an ex-offender or at risk of offending. The person appointed should have experience of undertaking comprehensive and hands on homelessness prevention work, have a good knowledge Homelessness Legislation and the rehousing options available to potentially homeless households in Calderdale. The role will include developing better relationships and acting as a link worker for key agencies such as Probation, Prisons and Police, securing accommodation offers and being a direct point of contact.The successful applicant must have a full driving licence and use of a car is essential as is a clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.Employees of the Council enjoy a comprehensive reward and benefits package, which includes generous terms and conditions of employment and access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle savings to name a few.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.If you wish to have an informal discussion about this role, please email [e-mail]

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Housing Advisor (Offending)

Company: Calderdale Council Salary: £13,031 to £13,924 a year Hours: Part-time Location: Halifax Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remote Job type: Temporary Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 23 Nov 2026

Summary

Calderdale strives to develop our community to be a more inclusive economy from which everyone benefits – to reduce inequality and build a financially and environmentally sustainable future. Within Calderdale the Housing Options Team assist members of the public to identify a wide range of tenancy and other housing issues and provide advice and support to residents to remain in their home or find alternative suitable accommodation.

Essential requirements

We are looking to recruit a Housing Advisor to work directly, both virtually and face to face, with a range of individuals and families at the earliest stage possible especially, but not exclusively, with households which include someone who’s an ex-offender or at risk of offending. The person appointed should have experience of undertaking comprehensive and hands on homelessness prevention work, have a good knowledge Homelessness Legislation and the rehousing options available to potentially homeless households in Calderdale. The role will include developing better relationships and acting as a link worker for key agencies such as Probation, Prisons and Police, securing accommodation offers and being a direct point of contact.The successful applicant must have a full driving licence and use of a car is essential as is a clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.Employees of the Council enjoy a comprehensive reward and benefits package, which includes generous terms and conditions of employment and access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle savings to name a few.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.If you wish to have an informal discussion about this role, please email [e-mail]

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