Housing Nominations & Placement Lead

Homeless Link; Brighton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cost cash-back

Interest-free loans

Easit Network discounts

Blue Light card

Counselling service

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Manager on call allowance

Job summary

Homeless Link in Brighton and Hove is seeking a Housing Nominations and Placement Lead to coordinate nominations across the ETAS pathway and match residents to suitable temporary accommodation. You will assess housing need, risk and safeguarding, coordinating placements with councils, providers and partners.

The role requires strong coordination skills, experience in housing or homelessness services, and a commitment to trauma-informed practice. DBS check will be provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, homelessness or supported housing services, including assessing referrals and coordinating placements or allocations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of nominations across the ETAS pathway and assess housing need, risk, safeguarding and support requirements to coordinate placements.
• Work closely with councils, housing providers and partner agencies to resolve placement issues and advise on nominations and allocation processes.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor placement and occupancy performance and contribute to pathway improvements.

Job description

Homeless Link in Brighton and Hove is seeking a Housing Nominations and Placement Lead to coordinate nominations across the ETAS pathway and match residents to suitable temporary accommodation. You will assess housing need, risk and safeguarding, coordinating placements with councils, providers and partners.

The role requires strong coordination skills, experience in housing or homelessness services, and a commitment to trauma-informed practice. DBS check will be provided by the employer.