Homeless Housing Coordinator

neway international; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a knowledgeable Homeless Housing Coordinator to join their Initial Assessment Team. This vital role supports the borough's Early Help strategy by helping residents threatened with homelessness to sustain accommodation or secure suitable housing. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of welfare benefits and housing legislation and be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation, and homelessness case law.
• Experience in homelessness decision-making and legal frameworks.
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial homelessness assessments and provide expert advice.
• Support applicants to access private rented accommodation or sustain current housing.
• Manage cases involving possession orders, evictions, and safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Knowledge of welfare benefits

Experience in homelessness decision-making

Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Job description

Overview

Enfield Council is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Homeless Housing Coordinator to join their Initial Assessment Team within Housing & Regeneration. This vital role supports the borough's Early Help strategy, helping residents threatened with homelessness to sustain accommodation or secure suitable housing.

Responsibilities

• Conducting initial homelessness assessments and providing expert advice
• Supporting applicants to access private rented accommodation or sustain current housing
• Applying knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation, and homelessness case law
• Managing cases involving possession orders, evictions, and safeguarding concerns
• Contributing to multi-agency working and housing sustainment strategies
• Strong understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act and housing policy
• Experience in homelessness decision-making and legal frameworks
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing legislation, homelessness case law
• Experience in homelessness decision-making and legal frameworks
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment