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Homelessness Prevention Coordinator

Employer
Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Location
Stratford-upon-Avon
Salary
£28,785.00 - £31,371.00
Closing date
15 Jul 2019

An opportunity has arisen in the District Council’s housing advice team for the role of a Homelessness Prevention Coordinator.  The posts primary function is to prevent homelessness by retaining current accommodation or, where this is not possible, provide access to a 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 local residents to help them change their lives. 

In addition to an open and friendly environment, you’ll enjoy an excellent benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual leave, flexi-time and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

An application form and job description can be accessed via the website, www.stratford.gov.uk, alternatively telephone the 24 hour answering service on (01789) 260711, or e-mail sitsvac@stratford-dc.gov.uk.  The minicom number for Elizabeth House is (01789) 260747.

For an informal discussion about this role, please email Sunita Patel on sunita.patel@stratford-dc.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 15 July 2019.  If you are successful at the application stage there will also be a requirement to complete an online psychometric test prior to the assessment centre.  An assessment centre will be held on 24 July 2019 and interviews will be held on 25 July 2019.

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