Housing Advisor
| Posting date: | 04 February 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,615 to £27,615 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2025 |
| Location: | Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5DF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ingeus |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 500943_1738673557 |
Summary
Housing Advisor
Salary: £27,615 per annum + Benefits (Pro Rata) - Successful candidates are subject to our Development Progression Scale, as well as annual salary reviews
Working Pattern - Part-time role / 2 days per week [Mondays are mandatory]
Covering HMP Winchester - Due to regular travel the role does require access to transport (i.e. daily commutes, multi-site travel on occasion)
What are we looking for?
- Supporting Service Users gain access to all suitable accommodation
- Working alongside multiple partner agencies including the Local Authority, Housing Strategy Teams & Landlords
- Conducting an assessment with all referred Service Users to determine the appropriate level of support required
- Providing intensive support to all Service Users on a one-to-one basis and in group settings dependent on need
- Working with colleagues in partner agencies to achieve successful housing outcomes
What you Require:
- Experience of working with vulnerable/challenging people; utilizing strong interpersonal skills supporting individuals with ever-changing complex needs
- Evidence of Case Management (i.e dealing with multiple people, having difficult conversations, providing tailored solutions relating to people with 'lived experience. Successful candidates must be non-judgmental, open-minded and honest when dealing with service-users
- The ability to deliver short and tailored interventions to address barriers within a given timeframe (achieving deadlines and diary & time management experience is highly preferred)
**We are encouraging recent graduates to apply, ideally with knowledge or the Justice System or Criminal Psychology**
At Ingeus, weve spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package;
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the opportunity to salary trade extra
- EAP Support programme available 24/7 with access to 6 x counselling sessions
- Private Medical Insurance / Life assurance
- Up to two days each year dedicated to Community Giving (Volunteering)
- Eyecare vouchers with help to purchase new glasses
- Online discount shopping via Perks at Work
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Travel Season ticket loan
- Long Service Awards
- Access to Salary Finance; financial education and advice
- The opportunity to buy extra perks such as, critical Illness Cover, dental insurance
About Ingeus
Ingeus governments, employers, and local partners design and deliver services to solve complex challenges caused by social and technological change. We improve opportunities and help create strong societies where people have the independence, knowledge, and know-how to thrive. Were purpose-led, passionate and proud to work with customers and communities to drive social change.
At Ingeus, our culture is built on the principle of treating everyone with dignity, ensuring that every individual is comfortable, confident and recognised for the value of their contributions.
We are always keen to learn what neurodiverse colleagues can offer to our contracts, to assist with this we offer a full breakdown of our application, screening and interview process please get in touch via email at
Please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, the role may be closed early.
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