This role will be responsible for working with residents with a history of rough sleeping to facilitate move on from supported accommodation in the PRS or prevent rough sleeping by working those at risk of homelessness and working with them to secure accommodation in the private rented sector.
Candidates should have experience of working with homelessness households, have an understanding of the causes of rough sleeping and have experience of assessing accommodation suitability under the Housing Act 1996 (Part VII).
Job description
To deliver a comprehensive housing options, prevention, temporary accommodation (TA) placement and move-on service for households in housing need. The postholder will undertake all aspects of prevention, emergency/temporary accommodation placement, private rented sector (PRS) access and move-on work on a rota basis, ensuring that statutory duties are discharged lawfully, decisions are robust and defensible, and residents receive timely, high-quality support.
The role focuses on:
Preventing homelessness and the need for temporary accommodation wherever possible
Arranging suitable emergency and temporary accommodation where duties are owed
Matching, allocating and offering private rented sector accommodation to discharge the council's statutory duties
Reducing the use, cost and length of stay in temporary accommodation
Supporting households through crisis, placement and transition into settled housing
The postholder will work collaboratively with internal teams, accommodation providers, landlords and partners to deliver safe, suitable and sustainable housing solutions while maintaining accurate records and ensuring full legal compliance.
Provide advice and make recommendations based on up-to-date knowledge and analysis / evaluation of information
Manage escalated or complex customer issues within the relevant area
Contribute to the development of service plans to meet strategic business goals
Homelessness prevention
Take proactive steps to prevent homelessness and the need for temporary accommodation, including negotiating with landlords to sustain existing tenancies, mediation and problem solving with households and family networks, securing short-term housing solutions or immediate PRS alternatives. Assess household circumstances, risks, affordability and support needs to identify sustainable options Make timely referrals to specialist services (e.g. domestic abuse, NRPF, adult social care, mental health) Support prevention lets and PRS access as an alternative to TA
Temporary and Emergency Accommodation Placements: Allocate all forms of non-permanent accommodation, including emergency placements, B&Bs, hostels, nightly lets, PSLs, Local Space, More Homes, Direct Procurement, Out of London and any future schemes under development.
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