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Job details Job reference VAC004357 Date posted 19/07/2023 Application closing date 06/08/2023 Location B Bond - West Wing Smeaton Road Hotwells Bristol BS1 6XN Salary BG10: \xc2\xa331,099- \xc2\xa334,732 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care Attachments

Housing Advisor For Care Leavers Job description

Full Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a housing adviser to join Bristol City Council\xe2\x80\x99s Through Care Service. The Through Care Service supports children and young people aged 0-25 and their families, through their journey in care and as care leavers. The post is based at B Bond, Smeaton Road in Bristol in a busy vibrant office.

This post is funded by the Department for Education to reduce homelessness for young people who have left care.

You will work closely with, Leaving Care Personal Advisers, Social Workers, Housing Officers, and partner agencies to achieve positive housing outcomes for 18 \xe2\x80\x93 25-year-old care leavers.

You will combine excellent knowledge of housing legislation and processes with an understanding of the needs and vulnerabilities of care leavers.

Working under the supervision of a Practice Lead you will have oversight of the housing plans for all children leaving care to support transition and pathway planning for young people with additional or more complex needs.

The role will involve working in a creative and respectful way, building relationships with young people and their social and professional networks to ensure timely and well-planned moves so that young people are supported to live in safe accommodation where they feel a sense of belonging.

The role demands a high standard of analytical and communication skills, multi-agency working, problem solving and risk management. You will have excellent organisational skills and an ability to build links with partner agencies and prioritise a complex workload.

You will be confident in facilitating training, and learning events for personal advisers, mentoring, or supervising staff and to be a point of contact for dissemination of specialist housing knowledge across the wider service.

The role will also require you to chair meetings and prepare and present reports to evidence specialist work and impact of this on young people and service delivery.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council we offer a work environment which is supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you\xe2\x80\x99ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working in a supportive environment where you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future success.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

It is Bristol City Council\xe2\x80\x99s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check, then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.

If you wish to discuss this job role further please call Martin Steed (Practice Lead) on 07552 008108 or

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community.

Job title Housing Advisor For Care Leavers Job reference VAC004357 Date posted 19/07/2023 Application closing date 06/08/2023 Location B Bond - West Wing Smeaton Road Hotwells Bristol BS1 6XN Salary BG10: \xc2\xa331,099- \xc2\xa334,732 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care Attachments Job description

Full Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a housing adviser to join Bristol City Council\xe2\x80\x99s Through Care Service. The Through Care Service supports children and young people aged 0-25 and their families, through their journey in care and as care leavers. The post is based at B Bond, Smeaton Road in Bristol in a busy vibrant office.

This post is funded by the Department for Education to reduce homelessness for young people who have left care.

You will work closely with, Leaving Care Personal Advisers, Social Workers, Housing Officers, and partner agencies to achieve positive housing outcomes for 18 \xe2\x80\x93 25-year-old care leavers.

You will combine excellent knowledge of housing legislation and processes with an understanding of the needs and vulnerabilities of care leavers.

Working under the supervision of a Practice Lead you will have oversight of the housing plans for all children leaving care to support transition and pathway planning for young people with additional or more complex needs.

The role will involve working in a creative and respectful way, building relationships with young people and their social and professional networks to ensure timely and well-planned moves so that young people are supported to live in safe accommodation where they feel a sense of belonging.

The role demands a high standard of analytical and communication skills, multi-agency working, problem solving and risk management. You will have excellent organisational skills and an ability to build links with partner agencies and prioritise a complex workload.

You will be confident in facilitating training, and learning events for personal advisers, mentoring, or supervising staff and to be a point of contact for dissemination of specialist housing knowledge across the wider service.

The role will also require you to chair meetings and prepare and present reports to evidence specialist work and impact of this on young people and service delivery.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council we offer a work environment which is supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you\xe2\x80\x99ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working in a supportive environment where you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future success.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

It is Bristol City Council\xe2\x80\x99s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check, then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.

If you wish to discuss this job role further please call Martin Steed (Practice Lead) on 07552 008108 or

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community.

Bristol City Council