Disabled Rehousing Coordinator

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Disabled Rehousing Coordinator

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has become available in the Councils Housing Services. We are looking for a dynamic strategic thinker who is also able to be operationally client focused who is used to working at pace with a focus on delivery to high standards and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Supporting the home Adaptation & Improvement Manager Property Pool Plus (PPP) Manager and wider Housing Services Management Team to deliver their Services namely through leading the Strategic development co-ordination and facilitation of the required rehousing aspects of Adaptation Services & wider Housing Services service delivery in line with relevant Housing Services policies and other relevant Council policies legislation and Government & LGO guidance.

About the candidate:

You will play a key role in supporting some of the most vulnerable Wirral residents who require rehousing support in connection with disability needs and will work closely with the Councils Home Adaptations & Improvement Service within Housing Services. On a day-to-day basis strategically you will be required to forge links with numerous key and relevant partners and develop appropriate policy as well as carry a live case load of often complex clients who require support in connection with rehousing to more appropriate properties which will meet their needs. This will require a thorough appraisal of individual circumstances needs risks and an understanding of the available routes and solutions to deliver/resolve through negotiation partnership working and influencing.

You will need to have a knowledge of rehousing challenges as well as Council & Registered Providers responsibilities in relation to this and it would be beneficial to have knowledge and understanding of Home Adaptations PPP Homelessness Prevention and Registered Provider Servies to support operational & strategic activities and be willing to undergo further training as required to ensure your skills and experience are regularly updated.

The successful candidate will work across inclusive and welcoming Housing Services in an exceptional working environment based in Mallory Building Birkenhead.

If you wish to discuss this role or require further information please contact Greg Cooper Home Improvements & Adaptations Manager at email

Interviews to take place on Wednesday 4^th November 2026.

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