Disabled Rehousing Coordinator

Wirral Council; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral Council is seeking a Disabled Rehousing Coordinator to support vulnerable residents needing rehousing due to disability. You will work with the Home Adaptations & Improvement Service within Housing Services, managing complex cases and developing policy with external partners.

The role requires strategic thinking, autonomous working, and the ability to deliver high standards in a fast-paced environment, reporting to the Adaptations & Improvements Manager and PPP Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategic development, co-ordination and facilitation of the required rehousing aspects of Adaptation Services & wider Housing Service's service delivery
• Develop appropriate policy and carry a live case load of often complex clients requiring rehousing to suitable properties
• Forge links with partners, negotiate and influence to deliver/resolve housing outcomes

Job description

Wirral Council is a values-driven organisation where employees are empowered to "#BeTheDifference" and help create fairer opportunities for residents. Set in one of the happiest and most scenic areas in the UK, the Council offers an inspiring place to live and work, with a strong commitment to supporting staff and delivering ambitious plans for the borough’s future. Joining Wirral Council means becoming part of a dedicated, forward-thinking team that is truly valued and encouraged to thrive.

Disabled Rehousing Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has become available in the Council's Housing Services. We are looking for a dynamic strategic thinker who is also able to be operationally client focused who is used to working at pace with a focus on delivery to high standards and the ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team. Supporting the home Adaptation & Improvement Manager, Property Pool Plus (PPP) Manager and wider Housing Services Management Team to deliver their Services, namely through leading the Strategic development, co-ordination and facilitation of the required rehousing aspects of Adaptation Services & wider Housing Service's service delivery in line with relevant Housing Services policies and other relevant Council policies, legislation and Government & LGO guidance.

About The Candidate

You will play a key role in supporting some of the most vulnerable Wirral residents who require rehousing support in connection with disability needs and will work closely with the Council's Home Adaptations & Improvement Service within Housing Services. On a day-to-day basis strategically, you will be required to forge links with numerous key and relevant partners and develop appropriate policy as well as carry a live case load of often complex clients who require support in connection with rehousing to more appropriate properties which will meet their needs. This will require a thorough appraisal of individual circumstances, needs, risks and an understanding of the available routes and solutions to deliver/resolve through, negotiation, partnership working and influencing.

You will need to have a knowledge of rehousing challenges, as well as Council & Registered Providers responsibilities in relation to this and it would be beneficial to have knowledge and understanding of Home Adaptations, PPP, Homelessness Prevention and Registered Provider Servies to support operational & strategic activities and be willing to undergo further training as required to ensure your skills and experience are regularly updated.

The successful candidate will work across inclusive and welcoming Housing Services in an exceptional working environment based in Mallory Building, Birkenhead.

If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact Greg Cooper, Home Improvements & Adaptations Manager, at email [e-mail]

Interviews to take place on Wednesday 4 th November 2026.

Wirral Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, all successful applicants will be subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including Basic DBS clearance, verified reference checks, verification of qualifications and identity, and checks of the right to work in the UK.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment

If you're already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we're committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we are passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing [e-mail]

If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest's employment and skills team on [e-mail] or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

Working at Wirral

You'll also want to know what it's like to work here so, as a start:

Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We've all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.

We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We're serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You'll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.

We have a range of staff benefits including:

• staff discounts
• enrolment into the local government pension scheme (an excellent defined benefit scheme)
• immediate life cover and ill-health protection
• strong flexible working approach
• hybrid working
• family-friendly employment initiatives
• annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays

We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.

Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.

We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you'd like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact [e-mail]

Please note that in accordance with the Council's policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.

Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.

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We do not accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.