3 months contract with a local authority

Job Summary

• The Initial Assessment Team Service was established to help applicants who are threatened with homelessness or homeless to sustain their present accommodation or move into suitable private rented accommodation. The Front Door Team Service will also work collaboratively with partners to improve resilience and housing sustainment, under Early Help strategy.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• The Initial Assessment Team will provide expert advice, work closely and collaboratively with partners to prevent, or delay homelessness wherever possible, to stop people ending up in our temporary accommodation or on the streets.
  
• The Homeless Housing Coordinator will sit within the Initial Assessment Team , working closely within the service area to prevent homelessness.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience of welfare, homelessness reduction act, housing and homelessness policy and case law, legislation and practice, Courts, possession orders & evictions as well as specialist knowledge on homelessness decision making is essential.
  
• Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children is essential.
  

Essential Qualification Required

• A good general standard of education, written and good verbal skills is essential.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.
  
• Please note we work on bi-weekly payments.
  
• The role requires An enhanced DBS check.
  

The role closes on 27th April 2026, please apply ASAP.