Bristol City Council's Housing Options Service has several vacancies available for Housing Advisors to work within the Homelessness Prevention Team. The team are specialists in working with families and single people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to ensure early intervention, prevention and to assist households in finding solutions to their housing problems.
Key Responsibilities
* Work face to face with citizens to identify issues and steps to prevent homelessness.
* Liaise with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies, maintaining regular communication with their representatives.
* Promote and provide authoritative advice and assistance on homelessness prevention and a range of housing solutions.
Key Qualifications
* Excellent communication skills, including negotiation and mediation.
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation.
* Problem‑solving abilities and strong written communication skills.
* Ability to present information in a clear, legible, and logical manner.
* Strong conciliation skills to facilitate understanding between groups with potentially conflicting objectives.
* Some of these posts may involve working in specialist areas, which will be discussed further at the interview stage.
If you haven't already done so, find out more about our service and the role, including a day in the life profile.
Note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
* We provide a work environment that is fast‑moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use and develop your skills within a high‑profile organisation.
* Hybrid working arrangements are available, allowing teams to balance service need and individual choice.
* You will receive an excellent rewards package, including flexible working, flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance.
* Working in a supportive environment gives you the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
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* To be shortlisted for an interview you need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application.
* If we receive a high number of applications, we may shortlist against desirable criteria alongside the essential criteria.
* References will be requested once you have been invited to an interview or when a job requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
* We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria.
* Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the interview process and continued workplace support will be provided.
* Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification, or by contacting Julie Matthews.
* We aim to carry out interviews w/c 27th April 2026.
Equal Opportunities
We value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve and welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
Full‑time, permanent positions available.
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