Job Description
Housing First Co-Ordinator
£27,500
Chelmsford
Temporary,Full Time
Our client is looking for a Housing First Co-ordinator to oversee the implementation of the Housing First programme, assisting individuals with complex needs related to homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance misuse in securing stable, long-term accommodation. The role ensures a person-centred, trauma-informed approach that prioritises housing as a basis for recovery, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to provide comprehensive support for customers. The role focuses on helping customers to maintain their tenancies, enhance their well-being, and access the support they need to achieve independent living. Provide support for individuals to engage with other agencies.
What you'll be doing
1. Manage a small caseload of individuals with multiple and complex needs, providing intensive and flexible support.
2. Work in line with Housing First principles to ensure tenants have choice, control, and long-term security.
3. Support tenants with tenancy sustainment, including budgeting, life skills, and accessing health and wellbeing services.
4. Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, mental health teams, substance misuse services, and other support agencies.
5. Maintain accurate records of...