Housing Advisor

Job title:

Housing Advisor

Company

Bristol City Council

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.Job detailsJob details Job reference VAC006106 Date posted 18/10/2024 Application closing date 10/11/2024 Location 100 Temple Street Redcliffe Bristol BS1 6AN Salary BG10 £33,024 – £36,648 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Housing AttachmentsHousing Advisor Job descriptionFull Time, Permanent positions availableBristol City Council’s Housing Options Service has several vacancies available for Housing Advisors to work within the Homelessness Prevention Team.The team are specialists in working with families and single people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to ensure early intervention, prevention, and to assist households in finding solutions to their housing problems.Key responsibilities:

• Work face to face with citizens to identify issues and steps to prevent homelessness.
• Liaise with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies, maintaining regular communication with their representatives.
• Promote and provide authoritative advice and assistance on homelessness prevention and a range of housing solutions.
• Advise landlords and tenants regarding their statutory rights.

Skills and requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation and mediation.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation.
• Problem-solving abilities and strong written communication skills.
• Ability to present information in a clear, legible, and logical manner.
• Strong conciliation skills to facilitate understanding between groups with potentially conflicting objectives.

Some of these posts may involve working in specialist areas, which will be discussed further at the interview stage.Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.Why Bristol City Council?At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.How do I apply?If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.Interviews will take place on 19th 20th and 21st of November.For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Will Penberthy:At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.Job title Housing Advisor Job reference VAC006106 Date posted 18/10/2024 Application closing date 10/11/2024 Location 100 Temple Street Redcliffe Bristol BS1 6AN Salary BG10 £33,024 – £36,648 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Housing Attachments Job descriptionFull Time, Permanent positions availableBristol City Council’s Housing Options Service has several vacancies available for Housing Advisors to work within the Homelessness Prevention Team.The team are specialists in working with families and single people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to ensure early intervention, prevention, and to assist households in finding solutions to their housing problems.Key responsibilities:

• Work face to face with citizens to identify issues and steps to prevent homelessness.
• Liaise with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies, maintaining regular communication with their representatives.
• Promote and provide authoritative advice and assistance on homelessness prevention and a range of housing solutions.
• Advise landlords and tenants regarding their statutory rights.

Skills and requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation and mediation.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation.
• Problem-solving abilities and strong written communication skills.
• Ability to present information in a clear, legible, and logical manner.
• Strong conciliation skills to facilitate understanding between groups with potentially conflicting objectives.

Some of these posts may involve working in specialist areas, which will be discussed further at the interview stage.Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.Why Bristol City Council?At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.How do I apply?If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.Interviews will take place on 19th 20th and 21st of November.For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Will Penberthy:At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

Expected salary

£33024 – 36648 per year

Location

Bristol – Redcliffe, Bristol

Job date

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 05:28:50 GMT

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