Single Persons Housing Coordinator
Single Persons Housing Coordinator
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Single Persons Housing Coordinator REF: 2169
Hybrid working
PO2: Starting salary 43542 parising in annual increments to 46437 pa incl LW
permanent contract and Full Time
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeths communities and residents through ourLambeth 2030 Plan Our Future Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are connected by purpose in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;Equity Ambition Kindness and Accountability. For more information please have a look at our dedicatedOne Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength with more than 130 languages spoken making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation Londons largest LGBTQ community and a thriving Portuguesespeaking community.
With exceptional schools lush green spaces including Brockwell Park cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives and worldrenowned institutions such as St Thomass Hospital Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team:
The Homelessness Prevention Service is the Councils frontline response to alleviating homelessness in the borough. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably motivated and skilled individual to join the team working to reform the response to homelessness. The teammanages a varied case load in a busy and often challenging environment and prevent or relieve homelessness through the provision of advice advocacy negotiation and mediation. Our proactive housing options approach prevents homelessness by finding real solutions for people in housing difficulties.
About the Role:
The Single Persons Housing Coordinator is responsible for managing referrals and securing housing for single individuals particularly those with complex mental health needs and exoffenders. The role involves collaborating with mental health services offender management teams and housing providers to ensure appropriate placements. The coordinator plays a key part in homelessness prevention by providing tailored support advocating for clients and ensuring compliance with the Homelessness Reduction Act. Additionally they track housing vacancies monitor client progress and produce reports to improve service planning.
This role requires a strong understanding of housing legislation homelessness issues and multiagency working. The ideal candidate should have experience in case management working with vulnerable individuals and achieving performance targets in a fastpaced environment. Core values include equity kindness accountability and ambition ensuring a fair and supportive approach to housing coordination.
We welcome applications from graduates and those that have transferable skills and the ability to develop any gaps in knowledge. On the job training will be provided to all successful applicants.
To be considered for interview your supporting statement will clearly evidence:
- Awareness of legislation relating to housing advice homelessness housing management and the allocation of housing with a good practical understanding of the range of housing problems people may experience.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of those with complex needs including knowledge of the housing options available to vulnerable people and how to access them
- Experience of dealing with a diverse and vulnerable clientele in housing/homeless related environment.
- Experience of working in a service within a pressurised and highprofile environment within a multidisciplinary team providing a quality service.
- Experience of achieving performance targets and meeting departmental objectives
For detailed qualifications and requirements please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job Description and Person Specification
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Adebola Odetoyinbo at
How to Apply:
If youre interested in this opportunity click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an A at shortlist stage. Also give examples from your work experiences. w
We operate an anonymised application process so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 13 April 2025.
Interviews will be held w/c 28 April 2025
we reserve the right to close the requisition at an earlier date.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us youll gain access to a range of benefits including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black Asian and MultiEthnic LGBTQ Disability Young Professionals and Womens.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
At Lambeth we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion a Living Wage Employer and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations please clickhere.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
