Housing Advisor (Rough Sleeper)

Cambridge Investment Partnership; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council's housing services in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated professional to help end rough sleeping. The role involves providing comprehensive housing options, assisting individuals at risk of homelessness, and negotiating with landlords. Ideal candidates will possess understanding in housing law and a commitment to supporting vulnerable groups. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including a flexible work pattern and generous annual leave. Salary ranges from £37,280 to £41,771 annually, pro-rated for part time.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding or willingness to develop knowledge in housing & homelessness law.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Experience or willingness to engage with rough sleepers.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive housing options and advice to those at risk of homelessness.
• Work closely with the Street Outreach Team to identify and support rough sleepers.
• Negotiate accommodations with landlords and assist clients in decision-making.

Skills

Understanding of housing & homelessness law

Ability to negotiate with landlords

Experience in supporting vulnerable people

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to help end rough sleeping in Cambridge? Do you want to join a team that has an excellent track record of helping rough sleepers into accommodation? By joining the Council’s Housing Advice Service you will be working toward our aim of ending rough sleeping within the city.

The ideal candidate will have or quickly develop an excellent understanding of helping vulnerable people into accommodation and a good grasp of housing & homelessness law. Training will be provided.

The role may involve occasional early starts with our Street Outreach colleagues to identify and help rough sleepers in Cambridge. You will negotiate with landlords, influence rough sleepers to make realistic housing choices, and work as part of a wider team with significant freedom to make decisions and show initiative.

We offer a competitive benefits package including family‑friendly policies, a generous annual leave allowance and the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

About You

This specialist role provides comprehensive housing options, choice‑based lettings (CBL), housing advice and homelessness prevention casework to members of the public with a history of rough sleeping or at risk of such. The post holder will deliver the Council’s statutory homelessness functions, assess customers’ needs, agree personal housing plans, respond to immediate homelessness situations, make key statutory decisions and issue formal notifications.

The post holder will also support the rough sleeping cohort through the application process, recruit colleagues and other professionals to offer accommodation support, advise on related services such as debt and employment advice, and address root causes of homelessness. The role will involve close work with the Street Outreach Team, Street‑to‑Home partnership and Rough Sleeping Initiative funded services.

What we can offer

• A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
• Access to the Highly Valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working
• Annual leave purchasing scheme
• Annually negotiated pay and award progression
• Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible Bank Holidays
• Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
• Generous annual leave allowance 25 days per annum, rising to 30 days after five years of continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro‑rated for part time)
• Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
• Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Staff reward and recognition framework – including annual staff awards ceremony
• Subsidy for public transport
• Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform

Hours and Working Pattern

37 hours per week. Monday – Friday. Fixed‑term contract of 12 months. Salary £37,280 – £41,771 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro‑rated for part time.

Location

This is a semi‑flexible role – you will work in Cambridge in homeless services, at one of our offices, or from home, balancing location as appropriate.

Application Process

To be considered for this role, click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application. Internal candidates can apply via Employee Self‑Serve.

Cambridge City Council is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For enquiries, e‑mail [e-mail].