Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those facing homelessness? We are looking for a dedicated Homeless Housing Coordinator to join our clients Homeless Families & Singles Team. This role will be critical in providing expert homelessness casework and support to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes.
The Role
·Deliver high-quality, person-centred housing advice and homelessness casework to prevent homelessness or help clients move into suitable private rented accommodation.
·Develop and manage tailored Personal Housing Plans (PHP) for clients, ensuring compliance with the Homelessness Reduction Act.
·Work closely with internal and external partners, including solicitors, courts, and community organisations, to support clients and challenge evictions.
·Attend court and represent the council in homelessness-related cases.
·Coordinate services to assist clients in accessing the support they need, including safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
·Contribute to reducing the number of households in temporary accommodation by helping them resolve housing challenges.
The Ideal Candidate
·Strong background in homelessness casework, including attending court and dealing with complex housing cases.
· In-depth understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act, welfare, housing policies, safeguarding, and related legislation.
·Excellent customer service skills with a track record of supporting vulnerable clients and delivering results under pressure.
·Ability to work collaboratively with various partners, including legal teams, health services, and housing organisations, to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
·Passionate about preventing homelessness and safeguarding those at risk, with a drive to constantly improve service delivery.
***Candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role***
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy please click APPLY NOW
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Housing