Job Title: Private Renting Practice Coordinator Department: Housing

JOB DESCRIPTION

October 2016

Job title: Private Renting Practice Coordinator Department: Housing

Team: Housing Job holder: Vacant

Reporting to: Private Renting Programme Manager

Aim

·  Identify and share best practice to inform the further development of practical models and supportive policy positions for accessing, securing and maintaining Private Rented Sector (PRS) accommodation for homeless people.

·  Identify and share key principles and evidence of best practice for local authorities to support the development of Help-to-Rent Schemes

Circumstances

·  Fixed term post for 2 years

·  35 hours per week

·  Some evening and occasional overnight stays may be required and time off in lieu will be given in accordance with Crisis TOIL policy

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Salary

·  TBC

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The Role

The private renting practice coordinator will undertake research to identify and share best practice in the private rented sector (PRS) through site visits to projects and policy makers working with homeless and vulnerable people.

Principal accountabilities

·  Undertake research into the use of the PRS as a housing option for homeless people, including site visits around the UK and attendance at relevant events and seminars.

·  Record detailed feedback from research visits and events

·  Collate best practice recommendations, examples and case studies, and ensure the learning is written up and disseminated

·  Undertake research into the action that local authorities can take to support the development of the PRS as a housing option for homeless people, collating examples of best practice and case studies to identify key principles

·  Identify the needs of organisations and local authorities for support in developing the use of PRS as a housing option for homeless people

·  Champion the campaigning and policy work of Crisis especially as it relates to the use of PRS

·  Develop effective relationships for Crisis with key stakeholders in Help-to-Rent Schemes and local authorities

General

·  Actively encourage and support member involvement within Crisis

·  Develop and maintain an understanding of the charity’s work and the needs and circumstances of homeless people

·  Comply with Crisis policies and procedures, including Health and Safety policies, for which all employees owe a duty of care both to themselves and others, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act

·  Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in the light of the main purpose of the job.

Person Specification

Essential

1.  Knowledge and understanding of the work of PRS access schemes including rent deposit schemes and social lettings agencies

2.  Knowledge and experience of policy issues related to homelessness, housing and/or benefits

3.  Excellent written communication skills including drafting reports and best practice materials

4.  Excellent working knowledge of the private rented sector in England

5.  Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to communicate with a variety of audiences

6.  Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a high pressured environment

7.  Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team

8.  Ability to work independently and use initiative

9.  Good working knowledge of word, excel and outlook

10.  Commitment to Crisis’s purpose and values including equality and social inclusion

Desirable

11.  Experience of undertaking practical research into best practice

12.  Experience of planning and delivering events

We encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly those with personal or previous experience of homelessness.