Homeless Housing Coordinator
- Posted 09 July 2025
- Salary £27.91 - 27.91 per hour
- LocationLondon
- Job type Contract - Full Time
- Job duration3 Months
- Discipline Housing Services
- ReferenceJO0000059754
Job description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those facing homelessness? We are looking for a dedicated Homeless Housing Coordinator to join our clients Homeless Families & Singles Team. This role will be critical in providing expert homelessness casework and support to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes.
The Role
·Deliver high-quality, person-centred housing advice and homelessness casework to prevent homelessness or help clients move into suitable private rented accommodation.
·Develop and manage tailored Personal Housing Plans (PHP) for clients, ensuring compliance with the Homelessness Reduction Act.
·Work closely with internal and external partners, including solicitors, courts, and community organisations, to support clients and challenge evictions.
·Attend court and represent the council in homelessness-related cases.
·Coordinate services to assist clients in accessing the support they need, including safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
·Contribute to reducing the number of households in temporary accommodation by helping them resolve housing challenges.
The Ideal Candidate
·Strong background in homelessness casework, including attending court and dealing with complex housing cases.
· In-depth understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act, welfare, housing policies, safeguarding, and related legislation.
·Excellent customer service skills with a track record of supporting vulnerable clients and delivering results under pressure.
·Ability to work collaboratively with various partners, including legal teams, health services, and housing organisations, to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
·Passionate about preventing homelessness and safeguarding those at risk, with a drive to constantly improve service delivery.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.
If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.
Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from benefits professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065.
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