Specialist Domestic Abuse Housing Advisor

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

B&NES Housing Services is seeking a Specialist Domestic Violence & Abuse Housing Advisor to join our busy Housing Options team.

About the Team & Role

Domestic Violence & Abuse puts families and single people in crisis, facing uncertain futures and needing to find safe accommodation. When this happens, we want to make sure that B&NES Council responds in the best way possible. To help us do this, we are seeking someone who has a strong working knowledge of homelessness law, an IDVA qualification and excellent interpersonal skills. The postholder will receive referrals of new cases and work with individuals to identify the solution that works for them. They will understand the nature of domestic abuse and how safe accommodation and refuge provides a way out, using the law and good practice, strong partnership working and negotiation skills. An opportunity to help improve our response is included, as we aim to achieve accreditation, a piece of work this postholder will contribute to.

This post is funded by grant from MHCLG and is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2029.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Shani Rodda, Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator on 07483 164743 or Ann Robins, Homelessness & Response Manager on 07813 401903 if you’d like to hear more.

Interview date: TBC

No Agencies Please.

Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.