Housing Advisor (Out of Hospital)

The Role and About the Person you are looking for:We are recruiting for a Housing Advisor (Out of Hospital) to join our busy Housing Advice team.The role is responsible for holding a caseload, carrying out statutory functions under homelessness legislation and offering tailored housing advice and options to prevent and relieve homelessness for people being discharged from hospital.The role is also the key liaison point for colleagues in health services and regularly attends MDT meetings, information sharing forums, as well as visiting wards and services to promote the role and referrals.You will be:Confident managing a caseload, offering complex advice and making decisions on homeless applications.An excellent communicator, able to build positive relationships with partner agencies.Able to work on your own initiative to promote and develop the role and maximise its effectiveness.Knowledge of housing, homelessness, welfare, health or social care services would be advantageous.To travel around Cambridge is required within this post. An Enhanced DBS check required is required on this post. Why join us?As well as being part of a supportive team delivering meaningful work that directly impacts our communities, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment along with a wide range of benefits, including: Excellent learning and development opportunities supported via a range of sources and methods and, where applicable, recognised through Digital Badges Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme(LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeAgile and Flexible working optionsGenerous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days after five years’ service, plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time), with the option to purchase additional leaveFamily friendly policies and Flexible Bank HolidaysConfidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care wellbeing platformStaff reward and recognition framework, including an annual staff awards ceremonyProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on roleSalary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Gym Membership and Home & ElectronicsLifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and moreFree swimming at CCC swimming poolsSubsidy for public transportRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesAnnually negotiated pay and award progressionHours: This is a part-time role, for 22.2 hours per week.Working Pattern: 3 Days (work pattern to be agreed)Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2029Salary: £37,280 - £41,771 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time.Location: Based at central Cambridge office and Addenbrookes Hospital with some flexibility to work from home.More 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, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.If you would like an informal chat, please contact Dawn Hutchings on 01223 458656 or email dawn.hutchings@cambridge.gov.ukApplication Process: To be considered you can follow the on-screen instructions to ‘Apply Online’ and submit 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’.Cambridge City Council recognises the value of digital badges in evidencing skills, knowledge and competencies, and welcomes their inclusion within job applications as verifiable indicators of achievement and capability. Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For City Council employees who apply for the role on a secondment basis, please note that you should refer to the Secondment Policy. Please note that agreement will need to be obtained from your line manager before the secondment can be confirmed.