Homeless Prevention Coordinator

St Basils Charity Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Basils Charity Ltd in Coventry is seeking a Homeless Prevention Coordinator to lead the delivery of the Homeless Prevention Service within our Youth Hubs. The role focuses on early intervention and prevention for young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless or at risk, coordinating assessments and plans.

You will manage the Homeless Prevention team, work with partner agencies, ensure appropriate support and outcomes, promote the service in the community, and signpost customers to the right

Job description

As a Homeless Prevention Coordinator your main purpose is to lead on the delivery of the Homeless Prevention Service within St Basils Youth Hubs, with a clear focus on; Early intervention/Prevention. You will be responsible for managing the Homeless Prevention team and working in partnership with the Local Authority and other organisations with the aim of reducing the flow of youth homelessness.

The main focus of this service is to provide the single point of access for all young people aged 16 to 25, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

This will be provided through:

• Co-ordinated quality assessment process
• Development of comprehensive Personal Housing Plans
• Offering homeless prevention (to include mediation and home visits) and Relief Duties
• Co-ordinated case management/ support with complex cases through partnership working with relevant agencies.
• Ensuring appropriate support is achieved and maintained suitable outcomes.
• Issuing of appropriate statutory notifications
• Promotion of the service in the community
• Effective signposting of customers based on identified needs