Criminal Justice Housing Adviser

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.