Tenancy Sustainment Coordinator – Homelessness Support Services
£21500 – 3 year fixed contract.
We are looking for a committed individual with a passion for working with people in need.
You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
• Liaise with statutory and voluntary organisations to provide an integrated approach to homeless prevention and tenancy sustainment
• Provide advice and guidance to clients on tenancy sustainment, money and budgeting, as well as other relevant topics
• Support clients to access housing opportunities, such as private renting, shared ownership and social housing
• Provide advocacy and resettlement support for clients, in order to ensure successful tenancies and prevent homelessness
• Coordinate the Winter Shelter service, including recruitment, training and support of volunteers and befrienders
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce and prevent homelessness
• Represent our client at external meetings and events
• Liaise with local stakeholders to ensure effective partnerships

The successful candidate will have:
• Experience of working with vulnerable and excluded people, in a housing or related sector
• An understanding of the issues facing those at risk of homelessness
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Good problem solving skills
• A commitment to working within a person centred framework
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Experience of working with vulnerable people and a commitment to providing person-centered services
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• An understanding of the issues facing rough sleepers and vulnerably housed people
• Willingness to work outside normal office hours

If you are interested in this role please send your up to date CV and successful candidates will be contacted to proceed with the application process.