Housing First Coordinator

Job description

Contract Terms

Contract Type: Full -Time, Permanent
Salary: PO2 £41,442 – £44,331 per annum
Interview: w/c 21st July 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 6th July 2025

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the role

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional seeking a meaningful role in transforming the lives of individuals facing homelessness? Haringey Council is looking for a Housing First Coordinator to lead our dynamic Housing First team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of delivering the Haringey Housing First service. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, providing crucial line management support, and offering intensive, trauma-informed assistance to individuals with complex needs. Your duties encompass leading and managing the Haringey Housing First service, ensuring the team delivers high-quality support. You will swiftly process referrals and allocate resources to commence services promptly. Additionally, you will carry a caseload, providing wrap-around intensive support within independent tenancies. Your role involves advising staff and clients on move-on options, health, welfare benefits, and other essential matters. Staying updated on housing legislation, welfare benefit rules, and relevant issues is crucial. You will foster communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining accurate records and providing data and reports showcasing service outcomes.

About you

In terms of qualifications and experience, we are seeking someone with effective communication and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders. A deep understanding of homelessness issues and a proven track record of positive outcomes are essential. Experience in assessing individual needs, risk assessments, and adherence to Housing First principles is highly valued. Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Housing Act 1996, Mental Health Act 1983, and Care Act 2014, is required. Strong administrative and IT skills, utilising electronic systems for record-keeping, are also key. Join Haringey Council to make a tangible impact on the lives of those in need. Collaborate with a supportive and dynamic team, contributing to a positive and progressive work environment. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and be a driving force in providing an innovative and successful service, apply now for the Housing First Coordinator position at Haringey Council.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. 

Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement up to 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.

Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.

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