Accommodation Adviser

Accommodation Adviser  Job type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Salary:  26,478 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week (+ 5 hours paid lunch) Location:  Birmingham  About Nacro We believe that for people who end up in prison, it should be the start of somewhere better – not a road to nowhere. We don’t just talk about positive social change at Nacro. We do it every day: challenging unfairness, breaking down barriers, and giving some of the most vulnerable people the best chance at a second chance. Do you want a career that makes a real difference to peoples’ lives? Do you want to work for an organisation that will invest in your personal development? You’ve come to the right place! Join our growing team of Accommodation Advisers. This role will be covering probation delivery units across the Birmingham area. What do our Accommodation Advisers do? Working in partnership with the Prison and Probation Service, you’ll work with a caseload of clients in the Birmingham community and, provide advice and support relevant to their housing needs. You’ll carry out initial assessments to understand each person’s specific needs to agree a tailored action plan. This may include the provision of support to end or sustain a tenancy, find accommodation or basic budgeting advice and liaison with other agencies. You’ll provide support face to face with individuals and groups. Who are we looking for? You will need to be a great communicator, enjoy working in a busy people focused role, organised and solution focused. The right candidate can engage others and is non-judgmental. You will bring with you integrity, a proactive attitude and good ICT skills (MS Office including excel and custom databases). Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in the criminal justice sector and some knowledge of homelessness legislation however, we will welcome transferable skills and provide you with the relevant training and support required for the job. If you want to work as part of a dynamic supportive team who delivers results for the people we support every day, Nacro could be the place for you. To review the full role profile, please click  and take a look at Nacro’s great benefits click . At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records and those with first-hand experience of the criminal justice system. All applications are assessed on merit. Vetting Requirements Due to working with adults in a custodial setting, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check against the adult workforce and prison clearance. Having a criminal record will not preclude your success in this role; any criminal record information will be subject to a fair and proportionate assessment. If you would like advice about applying for work with a criminal record, please contact our confidential Criminal Record Support Service on (phone number removed) or by email at (url removed). Please apply online