Accommodation Advisor

Accommodation Advisor | Prison & Probation Housing | Leicester Help men leaving prison or on probation into safe, stable housing, and stop homelessness before it starts. About the role A well-established East Midlands housing charity is recruiting an Accommodation Advisor to join its Ministry of Justice-funded housing service across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. You’ll work with men who are sentenced prisoners or on probation and need support with housing, from preventing and relieving homelessness to sustaining tenancies. This is a fast-paced, target-driven role where you’ll see the difference you make. What you’ll be doing Managing a busy caseload of men in custody and in the community Completing needs and risk assessments and agreeing short, focused action plans Delivering 1:1 and group sessions in prisons and community settings Working with probation, local authorities and voluntary sector partners, and challenging professionally when needed Handling safeguarding concerns sensitively and keeping accurate records Meeting individual and team KPIs What you’ll need Knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation and options Experience supporting people with complex needs, including housing, benefits, health and finances Experience working in a target-driven environment Experience of group work and safeguarding Strong communication and negotiation skills A full driving licence and vehicle, or the means to travel across Leicestershire What’s on offer 37 hours per week Occasional evening and weekend work A varied role with real impact on vulnerable people Who this suits Housing options officers, resettlement workers, probation services officers, homelessness prevention workers, and support workers from criminal justice or supported housing backgrounds. Apply now, or message me for a confidential chat. Service Care Solutions | [phone removed] | [email removed]