Accommodation advisor

Job Title: Accommodation Advisor Salary: 19.00 ltd per hour (umbrella rate) equivalent to 14.90 per hour PAYE Hours: 18.75 hours per week Location: Hybrid working, Staffordshire and Stoke probation offices and home Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel across probation offices and custodial settings required)Enhanced DBS (adult workforce) and L1 prison clearance Role Overview: Work in partnership with the Prison and Probation Service to support individuals in custody and the community with their housing needs. Manage a caseload, conduct assessments, and develop tailored action plans to help clients secure or sustain accommodation. Key Responsibilities: Assess client needs and create SMART action plansSupport individuals to find, maintain, or exit accommodationLiaise with local authorities and partner agenciesProvide basic budgeting advice and wider supportDeliver support to individuals and groups, face-to-face Person Specification: Strong communication and organisational skillsSolution-focused, proactive, and non-judgemental approachAbility to manage a busy, people-focused workloadGood IT skills (MS Office, including Excel and databases) Desirable Experience: Background in criminal justice, housing, or related sectorsKnowledge of homelessness legislation (training provided) Additional Information: Open to candidates with transferable skillsInclusive employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of ..... full job details .....