Homeless Housing Coordinator

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with local authority

The Families & Singles Service is dedicated to assisting individuals and families at risk of homelessness by helping them maintain their current housing or transition into suitable private rentals. This service plays a crucial role in Enfields Early Help strategy by enhancing resilience and housing stability through collaboration with partners. The Homeless Families & Singles team offers expert guidance and works in partnership to prevent or delay homelessness aiming to reduce reliance on temporary accommodations or prevent street homelessness. The Homeless Housing Coordinator will be part of either the Families or Singles Team collaborating with courts solicitors and Enfields legal department to avert homelessness.

Responsibilities:

Provide expert advice on preventing and delaying homelessness.
Collaborate with partners to enhance housing resilience and sustainment.
Work closely with courts solicitors and Enfields legal department.
Assist individuals and families in maintaining or securing suitable housing.
Implement strategies to reduce reliance on temporary accommodations.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of welfare the Homelessness Reduction Act and housing policies.
Familiarity with case law legislation and practices related to homelessness.
Understanding of courts possession orders and eviction processes.
Specialist knowledge in homelessness decision-making.
Awareness of safeguarding practices for vulnerable adults and children.

Required Skills:

Requirements: Full-time availability for a year Ability to work 36 hours per week Resilient and able to thrive in challenging situations Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills Comfortable with confrontation and able to deal with difficult situations Availability for out-of-hours meetings and lone working Daily use of a car and a full driving license

3 months contract with local authorityThe Families & Singles Service is dedicated to assisting individuals and families at risk of homelessness by helping them maintain their current housing or transition into suitable private rentals. This service plays a crucial role in Enfields Early Help strate...