Reference: CCC00336Description: We are recruiting for a permanent Housing Advisor to join our busy Housing Advice Service.The role involves carrying out statutory functions under homelessness legislation and offering tailored housing advice options to the public with a view to preventing homelessness.If you have a working knowledge of homelessness legislation, landlord and tenant law and choice-based lettings schemes, or if you have practical experience of decision making and offering complex advice to customers with a range of needs, the ability to work under pressure on you your own initiative and as part of a team, and you enjoy a challnge, then we would like to hear from you.Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.What we can offer:Family friendly policiesAgile and Flexible workingGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days' per annum, rising to 30 days' after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time).Annual leave purchasing schemeAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeA variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsConfidential advice and support via the Employee Assistance ProgrammeHealth and well-being programmeProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on the roleSubsidy for public transportRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition frameworkHours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.Working Pattern: Monday to FridayContract: PermanentSalary: £36,124 - £40,476 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time.Location: Central Cambridge/home workingMore 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 or Equality & Diversity in RecruitmentIf you would like an informal chat, please contact Dawn Hutchings on 01223 458656or email ****** Process: To be considered for this role, please scroll below to 'Apply Online' and complete 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'.Region: Location: Salary: *GBP*36,124 - *GBP*40,476 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time.Package: Contractual hours: 37Basis: Full time