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We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Specialist Homelessness Prevention Co-ordinator to play a pivotal role in our Homelessness Service in Central London and Ealing. Sounds great, what will I be doing? In this role, you will use your specialist knowledge of housing legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, to prevent and relieve homelessness through timely, proactive interventions. You will conduct comprehensive assessments and develop co-produced Personal Housing Plans that empower clients to resolve their housing issues where possible. By maintaining accurate, up-to-date records and following up on all actions promptly, you will ensure that risks of homelessness are minimised and statutory duties are met effectively. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. Here's what the team will be looking for You will bring knowledge, experience, or relevant qualifications in housing and homelessness legislation, particularly in relation to private rented housing, the Homelessness Reduction Act, eviction, and tenants' rights. Alongside this, you will demonstrate a sound understanding of welfare benefits legislation, including welfare reform, as well as health and safety. With experience in addressing the causes of homelessness, you will be able to create effective interventions that support service users in achieving stability and progression. Highly organised and solution-focused, you thrive in fast-paced, outcome-driven environments and can manage a busy caseload in line with service standards. You will be confident in using databases and systems, ensuring accurate and timely case notes, plans, and outcomes. A proactive and flexible team player, you combine excellent communication skills with strong relationship-building abilities, whether working with colleagues, partners, or the public. With a strong work ethic, customer service focus, and a socially conscious outlook, you are motivated to deliver high-quality results that make a real difference. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. <ul> <li> Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! </li> <li> Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. </li> </ul>Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered. Documents <ul><li> Specialist Homelessness Prevention Coordinator - Single Homelessness Prevention Service.pdf (1.55 MB) </li></ul>

Specialist Homelessness Prevention Coordinator

Job Details: Salary range: £56,436 - £59,574 per annum Work location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9XY Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Permanent Vetting requirements: Basic DBS Check Closing date: 10 October 2025 Contact details for Informal discussion: Clare Dorning, Head of Homelessness Prevention and Assessment via email: <a href="mailto:CLARE.DORNING@LBHF.GOV.UK" target="_blank">CLARE.DORNING@LBHF.GOV.UK</a> About the role At Hammersmith &amp; Fulham, we are ambitious in reforming the council to ensure this is a place for everybody. We believe our residents deserve a place that is safe, clean and green, with high quality services they can rely on. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Housing Advice and Homelessness Manager to lead our frontline homelessness and assessment services, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for residents at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This is a pivotal leadership role, driving innovation, performance, and partnership working to deliver effective prevention and statutory services in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act. You will be one of two managers responsible for leading and managing the Homelessness Prevention and Assessment teams, ensuring compliance with legislation and local policy. You will monitor service performance, quality assurance, and casework standards, using data to drive continuous improvement. You will be a confident leader with a strong understanding of housing legislation, homelessness pathways, and the challenges faced by vulnerable individuals. You'll bring: <ul><li>Proven experience managing homelessness or housing services.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act and related legislation.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>A commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice.</li><li>The ability to lead change, motivate teams, and deliver results under pressure.</li></ul>Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you're looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you. Please refer to the Role Profile for more information. Our People Values: How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining 'who we are'. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do. We are fair We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all. We are caring We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success. We are collaborators We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone. We are driven We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to you: At H&amp;F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more. We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents. It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&amp;F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE. Asking for Adjustments We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk</a> or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU Hammersmith &amp; Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Housing Advice and Homelessness Manager LBHF622201

Band 7/8 Homeless Health Nurse Maternity Cover

About Us Homelessness Prevention and Solutions Officer Permanent and Fixed Term until 31/03/2028 Salary Range: £38,976 to £45,852 per annum Location: Richmond Objective of role We are looking for a capable and ambitious individual keen to help families and individuals facing homelessness to help support them in their homelessness journey and adhere to legislative guidance as well as policy and procedures. Who are we looking for? We are especially interested in your transferable skills in particular your ability to assess information, understand and accurately apply the assessment criteria, problem solve and communicate effectively with applicants, colleagues and agencies. Whilst previous experience of working in a homelessness or other busy front-line public-sector role would be advantageous, it is not essential. What we would like you to be is: <ul><li>To be emotionally mature and confident to work with people facing homelessness for various reasons.</li><li>Be a good listener and able to apply what you hear to the legal framework in which we work.</li><li>Be organised in your work and able to keep on top of changing priorities.</li><li>Be able to engage and work collaboratively with families and individuals who require housing assistance.</li><li>Be able to discuss, negotiate and persuade families and their landlords to prevent and relieve homelessness.</li><li>Be able to write reasoned decision letters, carry out interviews and produce case notes and assessments of a high standard.</li><li>Be a motivated and engaged team player.</li></ul>About the role You will be working proactively and collaboratively with households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to assist them to sustain their current housing where possible, or to secure alternative, suitable and affordable accommodation. You will hold a personal caseload of households, to agree practical and reasonable steps for the Council and the household to take to prevent and/or relieve homelessness. Households will include private or social tenants, homeowners, those evicted by family members or facing relationship breakdown, and may be vulnerable and/or have complex needs. You will provide a flexible and responsive service for applicants who are homeless or threatened with homelessness ensuring comprehensive housing advice is available for customers, staff and partner agencies whilst managing expectations. You may need to carry out home visits to assess homelessness and the sustainability of the applicant's current housing. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge of why people become homeless and relevant housing options to prevent or relieve homelessness. Good knowledge of services, benefits and support available to households with housing concerns Able to interpret and put into practice complex legislation and guidance. Experience of carrying out interviews, investigations, negotiations Be resilient and able to work in a busy fast paced service including working with customers with complex needs. Strong organisational and effective record keeping skills with experience of working successfully to performance targets and deadlines Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: Sunday 28 September 2025 Shortlisting Date: Week commencing Monday 29 September 2025 Interview Date: TBC We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Useful Information: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. For more details, please click here Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

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