Criminal Justice Housing Adviser

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Negotiable

Temporary

Description

Criminal Justice Adviser – Contract Opportunity
Location: West London
Contract: 3–6 months (ongoing)
Rate: £29.46 per hour (umbrella)
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office

We are seeking an experienced Criminal Justice Adviser to join a busy Housing Solutions Service in West London. This role focuses on providing specialist housing advice and support to single homeless ex-offenders, helping to prevent and resolve homelessness following release from custody.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide tailored housing advice and support to single homeless ex-offenders to prevent and relieve homelessness.
Act as the main point of contact between Probation Services and the Housing Solutions team, ensuring joined-up working.
Identify and assess support needs and make referrals to the appropriate supported accommodation pathways.
Assess suitability of ex-offenders for referral into the AfEO scheme.
Work with probation services and the AfEO Coordinator to develop and implement early intervention processes, ensuring timely support prior to prison release.
Assess, administer, and make statutory decisions on homelessness applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), in line with legislation and case law.
Maintain the highest standards of customer care, empathy, and professionalism throughout casework.Requirements:

Previous experience providing housing advice and homelessness prevention support, ideally to offenders or other vulnerable groups.
Knowledge of homelessness legislation and relevant housing policy.
Strong partnership working skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with probation services and housing teams.
Excellent communication, assessment, and case management skills.
Empathy, resilience, and a commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email
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