Housing Advisor (Offending)

Post Ref: CC979Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance. Please note: Internal applicants applying for a secondment opportunity must have approval from their line manager before submitting an application. Calderdale strives to develop our community to be a more inclusive economy from which everyone benefits – to reduce inequality and build a financially and environmentally sustainable future. Within Calderdale the Housing Options Team assist members of the public to identify a wide range of tenancy and other housing issues and provide advice and support to residents to remain in their home or find alternative suitable accommodation. We are looking to recruit a Housing Advisor to work directly, both virtually and face to face, with a range of individuals and families at the earliest stage possible especially, but not exclusively, with households which include someone who’s an ex-offender or at risk of offending. The person appointed should have experience of undertaking comprehensive and hands on homelessness prevention work, have a good knowledge Homelessness Legislation and the rehousing options available to potentially homeless households in Calderdale. The role will include developing better relationships and acting as a link worker for key agencies such as Probation, Prisons and Police, securing accommodation offers and being a direct point of contact. The successful applicant must have a full driving licence and use of a car is essential. Employees of the Council enjoy a comprehensive reward and benefits package, which includes generous terms and conditions of employment and access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle savings to name a few. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. If you wish to have an informal discussion about this role, please email emma.bone@calderdale.gov.uk Closing Date:– Tuesday 29th September 2026Interview Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying. We may utilise digital interview methods. As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.