Overview
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The Initial Assessment Team Service was established to help applicants who are threatened with homelessness or homeless to sustain their present accommodation or move into suitable private rented accommodation. The Front Door Team Service will work collaboratively with partners to improve resilience and housing sustainment, under Enfield's Early Help strategy. The Initial Assessment Team will provide expert advice, work closely and collaboratively with partners to prevent, or delay homelessness wherever possible, to stop people ending up in our temporary accommodation or on the streets. The Homeless Housing Coordinator will sit within the Initial Assessment Team, working closely within the service area to prevent homelessness.
You must have expert knowledge of carrying out an initial homelessness assessment, welfare benefits, homelessness reduction act, housing and homelessness policy and case law, legislation and practice, Courts, possession orders & evictions as well as specialist knowledge on homelessness decision making. You should also have knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
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Responsibilities
* Provide expert advice within the Initial Assessment Team to prevent homelessness and to avoid placement in temporary accommodation or on the streets.
* Collaborate with partners to improve resilience, housing sustainment, and homelessness prevention efforts.
* Work within the service area to prevent homelessness and support suitable housing options.
Qualifications
* Expert knowledge of carrying out an initial homelessness assessment, welfare benefits, homelessness reduction act, housing and homelessness policy and case law, legislation and practice, Courts, possession orders & evictions.
* Specialist knowledge on homelessness decision making and safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children.
Seniorities & Employment
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Other
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