Newham is changing its approach to homelessness
Following a transformation of the Homelessness Prevention and Advice Service, we have created a number of new and exciting posts, all targeted at achieving our overall objective of preventing homelessness.
If you’re someone who:
- is passionate about preventing homelessness
- strives to put the resident at the heart of the service; and
- understands how to offer housing solutions to a diverse community
Then we’d like to hear from you!
Local context
Newham has one of the largest private rented sectors in the UK. It is both the biggest cause of homelessness in the Borough and best way to prevent it. With the only boroughwide private sector licensing scheme in the country, we’re in an excellent position to achieve this.
The coronavirus pandemic has hit us particularly hard. Household income was already £10,000 below the London average prior to COVID-19. But with the highest number of furloughed jobs in London, and the proportion of Universal Credit claims being 2/3rds greater, it’s a challenge that will be with us long after restrictions are lifted.
We have a vibrant and engaged voluntary sector, serving some of the most diverse communities in Europe. Building on these relationships, and ensuring that messages and expectations are realistic from the outset will be critical.
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Team Leader
£37,722 – £40,869
Our Team Leaders will be responsible for either creating tailored housing pathways for our more complex residents; building a new team focussing on sustaining tenancies; or developing a healthy supply of affordable private rented accommodation.
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Housing Adviser
£32,418 – £34,209
Our Housing Advisers need to have technical understanding of Part VII homeless applications as they will need to be issuing the full range of s188 decisions. But this must be balanced with the ability to have honest conversations with people so that they are empowered to make their own decisions based on realistic outcomes.
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Private Rented Solution Officer
£32,418 – £34,209
We have one of the largest private rented sectors in the UK, and our Private Rented Solutions Officers will build relationships with local landlords and lettings agents to foster a supply of affordable private rented stock.
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Tenancy Sustainment Officer
£30,585 – £31,557
To support our work in the private rented sector, a new team of Tenancy Sustainment Officers will help people maintain their accommodation, increase their resilience and offer an enhanced service to landlords.
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Reviews Officer
£37,722 – £40,869
We will need people who have comprehensive knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) to perform the role of Reviews Officer, undertaking statutory reviews.
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Quality Assurance Officer
£32,418 – £34,209
We’re developing a programme of continual learning, drawing evidence from statutory reviews, random case audits and complaints to create bespoke training back to the front line. Our Quality Assurance Officers who will analyse casework, identify areas for improvement and then deliver training back to the front line.
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Specialist Pathway Coordinator
£34,881 – £37,722
We recognise housing solutions are not the same for everyone. So, to meet the needs of our more complex residents, Specialist Pathway Coordinators will work closely with strategic partners to develop tailored pathways to housing and support.
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Specialist Homeless Projects Officer
£33,324 – £35,751
A Specialist Homeless Projects Officer will lead on projects where developing a new supply of social housing requires some dedicated knowledge around homelessness and alternative housing options.
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Move-On Officer
£27,978 – £28,992
Our Move-On Officers will connect with people living in hostels or temporary accommodation to support them to take the next steps into alternative housing.
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Housing & Homelessness Support Assistant
£22,995 – £24,258
Housing & Homelessness Support Assistants are an ideal starting point for those wanting to gain greater understanding of the statutory homeless duties placed on a local authority.
We want you!
If you’re new to the world of homelessness and just starting out on a career, or if you have years of experience and want to join us on the next stages of our exciting journey, we have posts to suit.
Whatever your level, whatever your experience, if you’re enthusiastic, driven by making positive change to people’s lives and have the desire to work within an organisation that takes homelessness seriously, then Newham’s Homelessness Prevention and Advice Service has the future role for you.
If you want to find out more about these opportunities, we are running two webinars:
- Wednesday 30 June: 10:00am – 11:00am
- Thursday 1 July: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Why not sign-up for a chance to speak with the Head of Homelessness Prevention and Advice and ask any questions you may have
30 June 2021 – 10am-11am: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hpas-recruitment-qa-tickets-158994038449
1 July 2021 – 4pm- 5pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-hpas-recruitment-qa-tickets-159661867945
What Newham can offer
We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to work. We will offer you:
- Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home
- Smarter Working with new modern technology
- ‘Newham Together’ – a positive, nurturing and collaborative work environment built on trust where Systemic and Restorative practice will be encouraged to flourish
- Permanent and stable senior leadership with a consistent vision.
- Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).
- Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.
Timetable
The deadline for applications is 9:00am on Monday 5 July. Interviews will then take place from the week commencing 12 July
Please note, CVs without supporting statements will not be accepted.