Housing First Co-Ordinator

Housing First Co-Ordinator

£27,500

Chelmsford

Temporary, Full Time

Our client is looking for a Housing First Co-ordinator to oversee the implementation of the Housing First programme, assisting individuals with complex needs related to homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance misuse in securing stable, long-term accommodation. The role ensures a person-centred, trauma-informed approach that prioritises housing as a basis for recovery, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to provide comprehensive support for customers. The role focuses on helping customers to maintain their tenancies, enhance their well-being, and access the support they need to achieve independent living. Provide support for individuals to engage with other agencies.

What you'll be doing

• Manage a small caseload of individuals with multiple and complex needs, providing intensive and flexible support.

• Work in line with Housing First principles to ensure tenants have choice, control, and long-term security.

• Support tenants with tenancy sustainment, including budgeting, life skills, and accessing health and wellbeing services.

• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, mental health teams, substance misuse services, and other support agencies.

• Maintain accurate records of tenant progress, support sessions, and interventions.

What they are looking for

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

• Experience working with individuals affected by homelessness, mental health challenges, or substance misuse.

• Strong understanding of Housing First principles and trauma-informed care.

• Ability to build positive relationships with tenants and external partners.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage crises effectively and remain calm under pressure.

Benefits

• The salary for this post will be £27,500 Per Annum.

• Learning and development opportunities

• Healthcare cash plan

• Robust employee reward and recognition programme

• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

• Volunteering programme

• Competitive pension scheme

• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum.

• 37 hours per week – employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. They operate a hybrid working policy at CHP.