The purpose of this role is to coordinate and lead on the delivery of a Homeless Prevention Service within Birmingham Youth Hubs, with a clear focus on; Information, Advice and Guidance, Housing Needs Assessments, Prevention and Relief Duties and Statutory Notifications. The post holder will be responsible for managing a Homeless Prevention team with specific focus on overseeing the Information, Advice and Guidance contract and working in partnership with the Local Authority and other organisations with the aim of reducing the flow of youth homelessness.
The main focus of the BYH service is to provide the single point of access for all young people aged 16 to 24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
This will be provided through:
- Co-ordinated quality assessment process,
- Development of comprehensive assessments
- Offering homeless prevention (to include mediation and home visits) and Relief Duties
- Co-ordinated case management/ support with complex cases through partnership working with relevant agencies.
- Ensuring appropriate support is achieved and maintained suitable outcomes.
- Liaising with statutory services
In return for your skills and experience, St Basils are able to offer the following benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus 8 Statutory Bank Holidays per annum, pro rata
- Childcare, cycle to work and life assurance schemes
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Wellbeing Support
- Long Service awards
- Health Scheme
- Free Mandatory Training
- Enhanced DBS check and renewal covered by St Basils
- National Express Discount
- Technology Scheme Vouchers
- Shopping, Leisure and Day Out discounts
28 days annual leave, plus 8 Statutory Bank holidays per annum, pro rata.
Technology, cycle to work and life assurance schemes.
Please see the applicant Information Pack for a list of further requirements.
If you require any further information please contact St Basils, Human Resources Department on 0121 772 2483, or email recruitment@stbasils.org.uk.
St Basils is committed to a policy of ensuring equality of opportunity in employment for all, and to taking action to avoid discrimination.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.