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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in West London, are looking for an experienced Criminal Justice Housing Adviser to join their team and play a crucial role in their homelessness prevention operations.       

Position: Criminal Justice Housing Adviser
Rate: £28.07 per hour (Umbrella, Outside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (March 2026) with Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in the office) 

Purpose:

• Provide housing advice and support to prevent and resolve homelessness among single homeless ex-offenders approaching the Housing Solutions Service following a custodial sentence.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Identify and assess support needs and refer to relevant supported accommodation pathway.
• Assess, administer and make decisions on the outcome of individual homelessness applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) in accordance with legislation and case law.
• Manage and determine a caseload of applications by conducting detailed enquiries, assessing against relevant legislation, guidance and caselaw, using initiative to ensure applications are fully investigated and determined with minimal management input.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Criminal Justice Housing Adviser role or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of the needs of vulnerable single people in housing need and the ability to apply this knowledge to applications for housing assistance.
• Experience of working with ex-offenders and providing advice, assistance and homelessness prevention services to this cohort.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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