Homelessness is a complex and national issue and in Bristol we work with over 6000 families or individuals who are homeless or at high risk of homelessness.

The main drivers for homelessness are poverty and a lack of affordable housing. There are many reasons or life events that lead to homelessness, including:

• losing a job
• eviction from private rented accommodation
• domestic violence
• a breakdown in a relationship
• having to leave the family home

In Bristol, we are placing considerable investment into our Housing Options service, redesigning how we work and expanding our team so we can proactively tackle, address and reduce homelessness within our city.

Our aims

Working collaboratively with the wider housing sector, we aim to:

• focus on the prevention of homelessness by encouraging those at risk of homelessness to seek help from us early, maximising the opportunity for alternative, preventative solutions
• improve positive outcomes for households (such as sustaining existing tenancies)
• increase access to private pented accommodation
• reduce the number of households living in temporary accommodation

Our housing advisors, as part of the homelessness prevention team, have a vital role in achieving this. They are specialists in working with families and single people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, ascertaining their need and identifying the most appropriate route to assist them in finding solutions to their housing problems.

Why join us

Bristol is a diverse city with a growing population from many different backgrounds. It is vitally important we have a workforce that reflects this. We're passionate about ensuring an inclusive workplace for all, that reflects the communities we serve.

For most of our roles, hybrid working arrangements are available. This allows teams to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice and mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll also receive a generous benefits package.

You'll be working in a supportive working environment where you'll have the opportunity to use your skills and develop new ones, whilst helping make Bristol a better place for all its citizens and contributing to its future.