Housing Advisor – Threshold – Cork

hreshold, the National Housing Charity, works to help people solve their housing problems and prevent homelessness.  One of the main ways we do this is by providing independent advice and advocacy services to the public on their housing rights. We are looking for a Housing Advisor to work full time in our Tenancy Advisory Service in Cork City.

Location: 22 South Mall, Cork City
Duration: Fixed term contract (24 months)
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Closing Date: 5pm Monday 23rd March 2015

Reports to: Assistant Manager (Tenancy Advisory Services)

Main purpose of the job

To work with tenants experiencing housing problems (particularly those at risk of homelessness) and to help them address their housing needs
To work, as part of a team, to provide an efficient and effective advice and advocacy service to clients who contact Threshold with their housing problems with an emphasis on helping people to help themselves
To contribute to the overall development of Threshold as an agency working to address the underlying causes of housing problems and homelessness and in doing so, undertake any other duties considered necessary.

Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter by email to: edel.conlon@threshold.ie or by post to, Assistant Manager, Advice office, Threshold, 22 South Mall, Cork. Tel: 021-427 8848

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Monday 23th March, 2015.

See attachments for full Job Description and Job Spec or visit http://www.threshold.ie/jobs

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