2-3 month contract with a Local Authority

Summary

This is a 2-3 month contract with a Local Authority for Housing Coordinators. The role involves assisting with reassessments of applicants in exempt accommodation. The primary focus will be on evaluating priority needs for housing assistance and processing homelessness applications when necessary.

Responsibilities

Provide quality housing options, advice, and homeless prevention casework to fulfill the authority's statutory function in preventing homelessness, in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 (amended in 2002, 2011, 2016).
Ensure robust processing of homeless applications, offering accurate and quality advice to prevent homelessness, adhering to current legislation and the code of guidance.
Utilize all available homelessness prevention tools to sustain tenancies or secure suitable, affordable accommodation for those who are homeless or at risk.
Deliver comprehensive statutory advice and assistance to all non-priority homeless cases, including rough sleepers, in line with s.192 Housing Act 1996.
Promote the Council’s website as a knowledge base and encourage the use of the online customer portal.

Essential Experience Required

Experience in enabling and empowering homeless customers or those seeking rehousing advice is essential.
Experience with housing and homelessness legislation and in delivering housing access and homelessness services is essential.
Relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in housing or other homelessness services for vulnerable people and minority groups, is essential.
Experience in conducting thorough inquiries and competently deciding homelessness applications in accordance with Part VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended) is essential.

Essential Qualification Required

Additional Information

Closing date for this position is 2nd October 2025.

Housing Coordinator