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Homeless Prevention Worker IAG Advisor (Information, Advice & Guidance) Birmingham Fixed Term Contract (until March 2026) Sociable Working Hours Excellent Pay Rate Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client Snapshot : I m currently recruiting on behalf of a well-recognised organisation specialising in supporting young people aged who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Their mission is to ensure that homelessness is not part of growing up, and they continue to expand their high-quality housing and support services across the West Midlands. Having recently developed their services within Birmingham, they re now seeking an IAG Advisor to deliver housing advice, support and guidance to young people through the Birmingham Youth Hub. Vacancy Brief : Role: IAG Advisor Homeless Prevention worker Contract: Fixed Term until March 2026 (potential for an extension) Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm (no weekends or bank holidays) Location: Birmingham Pay Rate: £13.35 PAYE or £17.20 Umbrella per hour Permanent Equivalent Salary: £26,229 £27,982 per annum Driver: Full UK Driver s License and preferable access to a vehicle. DBS: Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult Workforce required Duties & Responsibilities : As an IAG Advisor, you will: Provide triage and assessments for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, identifying support and housing needs. Deliver high-quality information, advice and guidance (IAG) on housing options, rights, and homelessness prevention. Develop and maintain Personalised Housing Plans (PHPs) in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Manage a caseload of young people through prevention and/or relief pathways, ensuring effective case management and statutory decision-making. Liaise with local authorities, housing providers, and partner agencies to coordinate support and secure suitable housing outcomes. Conduct home visits and mediation sessions with young people and families to prevent crisis homelessness. Safeguard young people and vulnerable adults, following appropriate escalation procedures. Maintain accurate electronic records, case notes, and data reporting. Promote and represent the service positively at local forums, events, and multi-agency meetings. Ideal Candidate : Previous experience working with young people () within housing, homelessness, or support services. Understanding of Housing Legislation particularly the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Housing Act 1996. Strong case management, advocacy, and mediation skills. Confident working independently and collaboratively within multi-agency settings. Compassionate, resilient, and passionate about preventing homelessness. Housing Support Worker IAG Advisor Homelessness Prevention Homeless Prevention Worker Youth Support Housing Options Advisor Supported Housing Tenancy Sustainment Housing Pathways Homelessness Reduction Act Young People Birmingham Youth Hub Social Housing Jobs

Employment Specialist Criminal Justice & Recovery Services Based in London (N7) £18.00 PAYE per hour Contract until March 2026 (covering long-term sickness) Are you passionate about helping people into sustainable employment ? Do you want to make a real difference to individuals rebuilding their lives through recovery and rehabilitation? Client Snapshot: An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a respected charity delivering employment and recovery support services across London. The organisation supports adults facing barriers linked to substance misuse, criminal justice, and recovery, helping them access meaningful employment and training opportunities that transform lives. Vacancy Brief : Role: Employment Specialist Pay Rate: £18.00 PAYE Contract: Until end of March 2026 (covering long-term sickness) Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm Location: London (N7) Service Type: Employment support within recovery and criminal justice pathways Compliance: Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult Workforce). The Employment Specialist will work closely with clients and employers to build pathways into sustainable work, identify suitable job opportunities, and provide ongoing in-work support. The Responsibilities : Build relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities and promote clients as valuable candidates. Support clients through all stages of their employment journey, from job search and applications to in-work support. Work collaboratively with Employment Coaches and external agencies to prepare job-ready clients for employment. Match clients to vacancies based on their skills, goals, and experience. Maintain accurate and up-to-date case management records. Monitor employment outcomes and report progress in line with funder requirements. Participate in multi-agency meetings and contribute to joint working. The Essentials : Level 3 Qualification in Advice & Guidance, Employment Related Services, or equivalent experience. Proven experience supporting clients into work or training opportunities. Knowledge of local labour markets and employer engagement strategies. Strong communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills. Experience using case management or CRM systems. Employment Specialist Recovery Criminal Justice Employability Employment Advisor IAG Advice & Guidance Work Coach Employment Support Recovery Services Homelessness Substance Misuse Supported Employment London N7 Charity Jobs Temporary Contract March 2026