Assessment Specialist - Part Time

Overview

The pay range for this role is £33,699 - £39,152 (pro rata for part-time colleagues). We’re welcoming new colleagues under a refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition.

While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions on our careers site in the More than just a job brochure.

Housing Assessment Specialist

Want to help provide advice and support to people with housing difficulties? We are looking for enthusiastic Housing Assessment Specialists to join our dynamic and innovative team providing housing advice and support to residents with housing problems. Experience of working with people in an advice or problem-solving capacity is required and we will offer opportunities for training and professional development. This role will challenge you every day to use your excellent customer service and problem-solving skills within a supportive and motivated team, helping people in often complex and difficult situations.

• Communicate effectively to understand how to help people resolve their housing situation
• Manage a caseload of households often with complex needs within competing demands
• Collaborate with residents, other services and colleagues to help them find a lasting solution to their problem
• Understand homelessness prevention and support, proactively working to prevent housing crisis

Experience of working with people in an advice or problem-solving capacity is required. Training and professional development opportunities will be provided. This role requires excellent customer service and problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a supportive, motivated team environment. If you can communicate effectively, manage a caseload, collaborate with others, and contribute to homelessness prevention, we want to hear from you!

Hybrid Working Opportunities and Flexible Working Available. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Tom Moore on or  This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role. Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career-defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council. At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce—we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page). Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you.

More About us | Working for BCP. DBS: BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.