Housing Coordinator
Enfield
Job Role
I am recruiting for a local authority who is looking for a housing coordinator to assist with reassessments of applicants in exempt accommodation.The assessments will largely consist of assessing priority need for housing assistance, and taking homelessness applications if needed.
Provide a quality service of housing options, advice and homeless prevention casework to fulfil the authority's statutory function to prevent homelessness in accordance with Housing Act 1996 (as amended in 2002, 2011, 2016)
Ensure the robust processing of homeless applications and appropriate accurate and quality advice is given to prevent all aspects of homelessness in accordance with current legislation having due regard to the code of guidance.
Use all available homelessness prevention tools to sustain tenancies or secure suitable, affordable accommodation is available to those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness
Provide a comprehensive statutory service of advice and assistance to all non-priority homeless cases including rough sleepers in accordance with s.192 Housing Act 1996