Job Description Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid £26,421 per annum (pro rata for part time) 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available Fixed term or Secondment (up to 18 months) We are seeking a dynamic and empathetic Housing Advisor to join our Children's and Young People Services team. As part of the Housing Development team, you will provide expert guidance to professionals working with young people facing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Your Role And Responsibilities You will: provide housing advice and assistance to professionals/caseworkers in line with current legislation and the organisation's policy, providing a professional, sensitive and confidential service ensure proactive steps are taken to comply with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 be aware of local housing authorities obligations under the prevent and relief duties of the act, in order to prevent homelessness by engaging in effective partnership working, negotiating and/or mediating, and providing accurate advice and assistance support the professional/caseworker who is working with young people who are in need of housing and assist where appropriate, to retain their existing accommodation or advise them of the full range of alternative housing options available advise/provide the young person with a personalised housing plan in conjunction with the local housing team if they are threatened with homelessness or become homeless. You will need awareness of the 1996 Housing Act and the 2017 Homelessness Reduction Act and its implementation awareness of the 1989 Children's Act as amended by 200 Children Leaving Care Act knowledge of areas related to homelessness prevention such as employment and relationship issues previous experience in providing housing advice and using homelessness legislation. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Empowering Everyone We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report For more information Please contact Julia Vernon for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07894 231586 or emailing: julia.vernonsuffolk.gov.uk If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application How To Apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload asupporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of theJPP. You should use the Supporting Statement template. Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or: recruitmentsuffolk.gov.uk Closing date: 11.30pm, 21 October 2024 This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. About Us As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .