Housing Advisor

We are recruiting for a part time Housing Advisor to join our busy Housing Advice team. The role is responsible for holding a caseload, carrying out statutory functions under homelessness legislation; offering tailored housing advice and options to prevent and relieve homelessness and advising on the rights of tenants under housing laws. You will be:

• Confident managing a caseload, offering complex advice and making decisions on homeless applications.
• Able to interpret and apply complex legislation and guidance
  
  An excellent communicator, able to build positive relationships with customers and partner agencies.
• Calm and resilient under pressure
• A skilled problem solver and negotiator.
Knowledge of housing, homelessness, welfare, health or social care services would be an advantageous. Able to travel around Cambridge on occasions is required. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

As well as being part of a supportive team delivering meaningful work that directly impacts our communities, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment along with a , including:
• Excellent learning and development opportunities supported via a range of sources and methods and, where applicable, recognised through
• Access to the
(LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days after five years' service, plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time), with the option to purchase additional leave
• Family friendly policies and Flexible Bank Holidays
• Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care wellbeing platform
• Staff reward and recognition framework, including an annual staff awards ceremony
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Gym Membership and Home & Electronics
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK's leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
• Subsidy for public transport, Hours: This is a part-time role, for 22.2 hours per week.
Working Pattern: 3 Days (work pattern to be agreed) Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2028 Salary: £37,280 - £41,771 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time. Location: Based at central Cambridge office with some flexibility to work from home.