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Homeless Housing Coordinator

Homeless Housing Coordinator

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTDEnfield, ENF, gb
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Job Description

2 months contract with a local authority

Summary

  • The Initial Assessment Team Service is designed to assist individuals who are at risk of homelessness or are currently homeless by helping them maintain their current housing or transition into suitable private rented accommodation. The Front Door Team Service collaborates with partners to enhance resilience and housing stability, aligning with the Early Help strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice and collaborate with partners to prevent or delay homelessness.
  • Work to prevent individuals from entering temporary accommodation or becoming street homeless.
  • Serve as the Homeless Housing Coordinator within the Initial Assessment Team, focusing on homelessness prevention.

    • Experience

    Knowledge of welfare, the Homelessness Reduction Act, housing and homelessness policy, case law, legislation, and practice.

    Familiarity with courts, possession orders, and evictions.

    Expertise in homelessness decision-making.

    Experience in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.

    Qualifications

  • A good general standard of education.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    • Additional Information

  • Contract Duration : 2 months with a local authority.
  • Working Hours : 35 hours per week.
  • An enhanced DBS check is necessary.

    • Application Deadline : The role closes on 29th September 2025. Please apply as soon as possible.

    Requirements

    The Initial Assessment Team Service was established to help applicants who are threatened with homelessness or homeless to sustain their present accommodation or move into suitable private rented accommodation. The Front Door Team Service will also work collaboratively with partners to improve resilience and housing sustainment, under Early Help strategy.

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