Housing Specialist

  Job vacancy:
Housing Specialist
Northampton Women’s Centre

16 hours per week (over 3/4 days)

Fixed term contract to 30th January 2027

Please see our website for further information
Job Vacancies | C2C Social Action

C2C Social Action is a Christian charity working across       Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.
We support individuals, many with lived experience of the criminal justice system, to break cycles of offending
and disadvantage—and step into brighter, more hopeful futures. Our services include women’s centres, a men’s
hub and housing project, a community garden, and a range of specialist support projects.

We’re looking for a Housing Specialist to provide an excellent and comprehensive support package to the
 women. The Housing Specialist will provide trauma-informed, practical and emotional housing-related support
to women accessing Northampton Women’s Centre. The role focuses on preventing homelessness, supporting
women to secure and sustain safe accommodation, and advocating on their behalf with housing providers and
statutory agencies.

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  Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one housing advice and support
to women, including those at risk of
homelessness or in unstable accommodation.
Advocate on behalf of women with local
authorities, housing associations, private
landlords and other agencies.
Deliver all support in a trauma-informed,
strengths-based and non-judgemental way.
Identify and respond appropriately to
safeguarding concerns, in line with
organisational policies.

Have experience providing housing

  You’ll need to:
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             advice, advocacy or related support.
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             legislation, housing pathways and local

Have knowledge of homelessness

authority processes.
Have the ability to work in a trauma-informed,

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             person-centred way
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Have an understanding of safeguarding
principles

✨ Why Join C2C?

Be part of a values-driven organisation making a
real difference in people’s lives
Work in a supportive, trauma-informed team that
prioritises wellbeing

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Wellbeing support
28 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank
holidays
Pension scheme with employer contribution

If you are interested and would like to apply, please email your current CV to
recruitment@c2csocialaction.com and complete the following questions (up to 500 words per question)
Closing Date midday on Thursday 26th February 2026

Why have you applied for this post and why do you think you are suitable for this position?

Using the job description, please evidence your experience/knowledge and how it applies to this role?
(No word count)

Supporting women who are involved in the criminal justice system can be very challenging, please explain
some of these challenges and how you would overcome them.

Vetting process will include references and an Enhanced DBS check

Applications will only be considered if the above questions are answered.
We reserve the right to close for applications at any time.