Homeless Housing Coordinator

JobsTrackR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,922,000 - 73,619,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsTrackR in Enfield is seeking a Homeless Housing Coordinator on a temporary basis to deliver early-intervention homelessness prevention by assessing risks and arranging plans to keep applicants in housing or move to suitable private rentals. You will provide expert advice on welfare benefits, homelessness law, and housing policy, ensuring decisions are lawful and defensible.

The role involves collaboration with partners to prevent crises, plus navigating possession proceedings and

Qualifications

• Experience in homelessness prevention and early-intervention assessments.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing law and policy.
• Ability to work with partners and vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and identify risks for applicants.
• Develop effective housing plans to sustain or secure housing.
• Navigate possession proceedings and safeguarding for vulnerable people.

Job description

Homeless Housing Coordinator needed in Enfield

This is a temporary role and the rate is £22.55ph PAYE

The reference number is: RQ1787650

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, early-intervention homelessness prevention by completing thorough initial assessments, identifying risks, and putting in place effective plans to help applicants sustain their current accommodation or move into suitable private rented housing.

They will provide expert, accurate advice on welfare benefits, homelessness legislation, case law, and housing policy, ensuring all decisions are lawful, robust and defensible.

They will work collaboratively with partners to strengthen resilience and prevent crisis, while confidently navigating possession proceedings, court processes, evictions and safeguarding responsibilities for vulnerable adults and children. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a proactive, solution-focused approach to preventing homelessness at the earliest opportunity.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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