Housing Interventions Officer

Housing Interventions Officer Location: Bridgend, Wales Salary:£26,339 per annum Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent Closing date: 14th May 2026 Are you a positive, solutions-focused professional with a passion for preventing homelessness and reducing reoffending? If you re driven by supporting meaningful change for people involved in the criminal justice system, this could be the ideal role for you. As a Housing Interventions Officer, you ll be based primarily at HMP Parc, working side-by-side with Probation resettlement colleagues and directly with men in custody and on release. Occasional travel to HMP Cardiff, Swansea, Usk or Prescoed may be required depending on service need. You ll deliver housing-focused interventions that prevent homelessness, improve access to accommodation and support successful resettlement into the community. What you ll be doing Deliver 1-to-1 housing advice and interventions within the prison environment Complete holistic housing needs assessments and develop clear, structured action plans Prevent homelessness by securing and sustaining suitable accommodation Source private rented accommodation (HMOs, shared housing, studios and 1-beds) Liaise with landlords and agents, including negotiating rent and tenancy terms Ensure properties meet legal, health and safety and Rent Smart Wales requirements Work closely with Prison, Probation and housing partners to manage risk and achieve targets Encourage engagement with Forward Connect and other ..... full job details .....