Homeless Housing Coordinator

Carrington West; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Carrington West is seeking a Homeless Housing Coordinator to join the Homeless Families & Singles Team in Greater London. You will provide expert homelessness casework, assess housing needs, and help clients secure suitable accommodation.

The role requires strong court attendance experience, familiarity with the Homelessness Reduction Act, safeguarding, and collaboration with solicitors, courts, and community partners to reduce temporary accommodation and protect vulnerable individuals.

Formación

• Experience in homelessness casework and court attendance.
• Knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act and housing policies.
• Strong customer service and ability to work under pressure.
• Collaborative work with legal teams, health services, and housing organisations.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Descripción del empleo

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.