Homeless Housing Coordinator (SO2)

Who You Are

The Homeless Housing Coordinator plays a crucial role within the Initial Assessment Team. You are someone with deep expertise in homelessness assessment and prevention. Your experience extends to knowledge of welfare benefits, the Homelessness Reduction Act, and housing and homelessness policy. You also understand the complexities of case law, legislation, and practice, including courts, possession orders, and evictions, with specialized insight into homelessness decision-making. Additionally, you are knowledgeable about safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.

What the Job Involves

As a Homeless Housing Coordinator, you will be working within the Initial Assessment Team to prevent homelessness by offering expert advice and collaborating with partners. Your work is fundamental in ensuring applicants threatened by homelessness have the support they need to sustain their current accommodations or transition to suitable private rented properties. You will contribute to efforts that enhance resilience and housing sustainment under Enfield’s Early Help strategy, ultimately aiming to prevent or delay homelessness and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation or street living.

Skills

• Expert knowledge of homelessness assessment
• Understanding of welfare benefits
• Knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act
• Familiarity with housing and homelessness policy
• Knowledge of case law, legislation, and practice
• Insight into courts, possession orders, and evictions
• Specialist knowledge of homelessness decision-making
• Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children