Youth Homeless Prevention Lead

St Basils; Coventry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

St Basils in Coventry (CV1 4DX) is seeking a Homeless Prevention Coordinator to lead the delivery of the Homeless Prevention Service within the Youth Hubs, focusing on early intervention and prevention. You will manage the Homeless Prevention team and collaborate with the Local Authority and partner organisations to reduce youth homelessness.

This role provides the single point of access for 16 to 25-year-olds at risk of homelessness, delivering coordinated assessments, Personal Housing Plans,

Qualifications

• Ability to write reports and formal letters
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to manage a team and allocate workloads
• Understanding of Housing rights and welfare reform

Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of the Homeless Prevention Service within St Basils Youth Hubs
• Manage the Homeless Prevention team and work with Local Authority and partners to reduce youth homelessness
• Provide the single point of access for 16 to 25-year-olds at risk of homelessness and deliver prevention activities

Skills

Team management

Report writing

Record keeping

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Equality & diversity

Education

Degree / HNC

NVQ Level 5

Level 4 in Health & Social Care / Housing / Early Intervention

Job description

St Basils in Coventry (CV1 4DX) is seeking a Homeless Prevention Coordinator to lead the delivery of the Homeless Prevention Service within the Youth Hubs, focusing on early intervention and prevention. You will manage the Homeless Prevention team and collaborate with the Local Authority and partner organisations to reduce youth homelessness.

This role provides the single point of access for 16 to 25-year-olds at risk of homelessness, delivering coordinated assessments, Personal Housing Plans,