Housing Coach Securing Private Rentals to End Homelessness

Crisis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Crisis Skylight Brent is seeking a SHPS Housing Coach to prevent and relieve homelessness by sourcing affordable private rented sector accommodation and addressing related support needs. You will link clients with relevant agencies, tackle barriers, and work with landlords and providers to secure sustainable housing solutions.

Successful candidates will bring transferrable skills or housing experience, demonstrate a proactive approach, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while

Qualifications

• Experience helping people to prevent and relieve homelessness, including assessments and housing support.
• Pro-active, solution-focused approach to overcoming housing barriers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results‑driven environment.
• Ability to liaise with landlords, accommodation providers, local authorities, and DWP.
• Ability to source suitable, affordable accommodation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to source suitable private rented sector accommodation.
• Provide guidance to sustain tenancies and prevent homelessness.
• Coordinate with agencies to address other support needs.
• Engage with landlords and service providers to secure housing options.
• Maintain client caseload and manage workload efficiently.

Skills

Housing experience

Transferrable skills

Stakeholder liaison

Landlord negotiations

Caseload management

Job description

Crisis Skylight Brent is seeking a SHPS Housing Coach to prevent and relieve homelessness by sourcing affordable private rented sector accommodation and addressing related support needs. You will link clients with relevant agencies, tackle barriers, and work with landlords and providers to secure sustainable housing solutions.

Successful candidates will bring transferrable skills or housing experience, demonstrate a proactive approach, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while