Homeless Prevention Coordinator

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Coventry is seeking a motivated Homeless Prevention Coordinator to support at-risk young people aged 18-24. The ideal candidate will have experience in housing management and knowledge of homelessness legislation. Responsibilities include managing a team, conducting assessments, and fostering partnerships. This role offers a full-time, temporary to permanent position with a salary of £17-18 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising staff in a housing or youth support setting.
• Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and prevention duties.
• Excellent partnership working and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases with professionalism and empathy.
• Commitment to promoting independence and positive outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Homeless Prevention Team.
• Oversee comprehensive assessments of housing and support needs.
• Develop and monitor Personal Housing Plans.
• Undertake investigations into housing and personal history.
• Build partnerships with local authorities and agencies.
• Lead case reviews and ensure compliance with housing legislation.
• Support staff development for high-quality service delivery.
• Contribute to service design and improvement.

Skills

Management experience in housing or youth support

Knowledge of homelessness legislation

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage complex cases

Commitment to positive outcomes

Job description

Homeless Prevention Coordinator

Location: Coventry

Salary: £17-18 per hour Umbrella DOE

Contract: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Homeless Prevention Coordinator to lead a dedicated team supporting young people aged 18-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This role is central to ensuring high-quality, coordinated support and effective prevention of youth homelessness through assessment, mediation, and partnership working.

Key Responsibilities of a Homeless Prevention Coordinator

• Manage and support the Homeless Prevention Team to deliver effective housing advice, prevention, and relief duties.
• Oversee comprehensive assessments of housing and support needs to prevent homelessness where safe to do so.
• Develop and monitor Personal Housing Plans, ensuring young people engage with agreed actions.
• Undertake investigations into housing and personal history on behalf of the local authority, including eligibility and priority need assessments.
• Build strong partnerships with local authorities, statutory services, and voluntary agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Lead case reviews, audits, and monitoring to ensure compliance with housing legislation and performance targets.
• Support staff development, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to service design and improvement to meet the evolving needs of young people.

About You

Homeless Prevention Coordinator will have:

• Experience managing or supervising staff in a housing, homelessness, or youth support setting.
• Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and prevention duties.
• Excellent partnership working and communication skills.
• The ability to manage complex cases with professionalism and empathy.
• Commitment to promoting independence and positive outcomes for young people.

If you feel you meet the above criteria for a Homeless Prevention Coordinator in Coventry please apply within. For more information call the office on 0121 631 5930 and ask for Alisha.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.