Coordinator for Homeless Services - Southend

Virtual Bridges; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Coordinator for Homeless Services in Southend-on-Sea. This pivotal role involves leading a team to provide essential support to rough sleepers, ensuring a welcoming environment while advocating for clients. You will oversee case management, collaborate with various agencies, and contribute to service improvements. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. If you're passionate about social care and ready to lead, this is the perfect chance to advance your career.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Extensive training & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off - paid

Life Assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

£100 cost of living monthly payment

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, homelessness, or social care services.
• Strong team leadership and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of direct access services.
• Build partnerships with local authorities and outreach teams.

Skills

Housing Services

Team Leadership

Multi-Agency Coordination

Case Management

Safeguarding Knowledge

Job description

Coordinator for Homeless Services - Southend

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Coordinator - Direct Access Services

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Salary: £28,845 - £31,439 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend work

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a dedicated and motivated professional with experience in frontline service coordination? We are recruiting for a Coordinator - Direct Access Services on behalf of a leading organisation that provides vital support to rough sleepers in Southend-on-Sea.

The Role

As a Coordinator, you will be at the heart of a dedicated team delivering direct access services to rough sleepers. Working closely with frontline staff, volunteers, and peer mentors, you will ensure a welcoming and supportive environment for those seeking accommodation. You'll collaborate with multi-agency partners to advocate for clients and facilitate pathways to longer-term housing.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Extensive training & development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 wellbeing support
• Birthday off - paid
• Life Assurance
• Blue Light Card discounts
• £100 cost of living monthly payment
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of direct access services, ensuring high-quality case management.
• Oversee assessments and move-on plans for new residents.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local authorities, outreach teams, and social services.
• Lead team meetings and contribute to service improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and housing management policies.
• Supervise staff, volunteers, and peer mentors, providing leadership and pastoral support.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Experience in housing, homelessness, or social care services.
• Strong team leadership and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multi-agency partnerships and advocate for clients.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, and case management systems.
• Passion for supporting vulnerable individuals towards independent living.
  
  

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your career!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Strategic Management Services

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