Homelessness Prevention Co-ordinator

We have a new opportunity within the Housing Advice Team for the role of Homelessness Prevention Coordinator.

The posts' primary function is to prevent homeless by retaining current accommodation or where this is not possible provide access to range of suitable alternative housing options fulfilling the Council's statutory obligation under the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.

You will be responsible for assessing customers' housing needs and wishes in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, producing and agreeing a personalised housing plan which you will keep under regular review. You will work holistically with customers on both their short-term housing needs as well as their longer-term aspirations. You will manage a caseload, drawing in support and assistance from other statutory and voluntary organisations as appropriate to help customers achieve their housing goals and increase their life opportunities moving forward.

Strong negotiation, mediation and problem-solving skills will be required, and it would be advantageous to have worked in roles where, resolving challenges and barriers, possibly in letting agencies, support service roles or other sectors, can be demonstrated.

A comprehensive training programme will be made available so why not apply to join a team, in which every day, you will work with residents to help them change their lives.
The Council has embraced hybrid working with the post holder expected to spend a minimum of 40% of their hours in our office, located in Stratford-on-Avon with the option to work the remainder from home.