Housing Coordinator

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Per hour
Location: Enfield
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Job offered by: Brackenberry
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We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in

Enfield

to assist with the appointment of a

Housing Coordinator , on a

3-month contract , highly likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay:

£22.55 - £27.91 per Hour Responsibilities: Effectively work with an array of prevention tools e.g. Homefinders Scheme, Discretionary Hardship Payments, and court representation to prevent homelessness, wherever possible, or to facilitate a move into suitable, affordable accommodation. Accurately and robustly process housing and homelessness approaches within agreed timescales, adhering to relevant policies, procedures, legislation, case law, and guidance. Arrange and undertake home visits where appropriate to confirm homelessness, inspect housing standards/conditions, or verify a household's circumstances. Liaise with the Market Management Team to secure accommodation where a housing duty is owed. Recommend access for households to the council's rent deposit scheme (Homefinders). Ensure the prompt cancellation of temporary accommodation when there is no longer a duty. Competently interpret and explain clearly complex legal matters to tenants, landlords, and other interested parties. Have a detailed understanding of security of tenure including tenancy agreements, defending possession proceedings, harassment, illegal eviction, disrepair issues, and tenancy sustainment. Qualifications: The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential and consistent with the requirements of this role. This role also requires you to be polite and courteous when conversing with the public. Experience of effectively preventing homelessness. Experience of carrying out robust enquiries and competently deciding homelessness applications in accordance with Part VII Housing Act 1996 as amended. Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at short notice. You should have the right to work in the U.K. Disclaimer:

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important:

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. #RQ1349384 Required Skills: #J-18808-Ljbffr

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