Reference: CCC00337Description: We are recruiting to a permanent position as a Senior Housing Advisor within our busy Housing Advice team.You will work closely with 2 other Senior Housing Advisors managing a team of Housing Advisors and Homeless Prevention Officers.We are looking for an experienced and pro-active housing professional from a housing options and advice setting, with a detailed knowledge of homelessness legislation, landlord and tenant law and current guidance on choice-based lettings schemes.In addition, they will have:Experience of line management, or an understandning of the general principles underpinning effect staff managementThe ability to make clear and consistent decisions and give direction on complex cases and issuesExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalSound organisational skillsThe ability to forge positive relationships with internal and expertanl stakeholdersA proven track record as an effective team playerAn understanding of good cusmter service in a housing context with the potential to motivate others to deliver it.Enhanced DBS check required for this post.What we can offer:Family friendly policiesAgile and Flexible workingGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time).Annual leave purchasing schemeAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeA variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsConfidential advice and support via the Employee Assistance ProgrammeHealth and well-being programmeProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on the roleSubsidy for public transportRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition frameworkHours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.Working Pattern: Monday to FridayContract: PermanentSalary: £40,476 - £45,718 per annum (City Pay Band 6)Location: Central Cambridge/home workingMore Information: You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours or Equality & Diversity in RecruitmentIf you would like an informal chat, please contact Dawn Hutchings on 01223 458656 or email dawn.hutchings.cambridge.gov.ukApplication Process: To be considered for this role, please scroll below to ‘Apply Online’ and complete an application.If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.Region: Location: Salary: *GBP*40,476 - *GBP*45,718 per annum (City Pay Band 6)Package: Contractual hours: 37Basis: Full time