Move On Coordinator - Grade 10 £42,324 - £44,331

Move On Coordinator – Children Services – Croydon Council

Salary: Grade 10 £42,324 - £44,331

Fixed Term (18m) until October 2026 – 36 hours per week

Job Purpose

The Asylum Seekers and Displaced People team is a new service that has developed to support the needs of displaced people in Croydon. Working within the Future Croydon plan and its commitment to connect with residents and transforming services, the service coordinates the Council’s cross cutting response to support for displaced people in Croydon who have arrived through Visa or Resettlement Schemes or are accommodated in Home Office (NASS) accommodation.

Displaced people arrive in Croydon through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, Afghan Humanitarian Schemes, ARAP and ACRS which are funded routes and other legal routes such as family reunification and sponsored visas. People also arrive at Croydon who are seeking asylum. All those arriving have experienced war or persecution that has meant they have had to leave their home country and as such they have, and continue to experience trauma often affecting their physical and mental health and wellbeing To date Croydon has welcomed over 700 people through the Homes for Ukraine Programme, 40 People through the Afghan resettlement Schemes and is home to 1200 asylum seekers at any one time, who are living in Home Office accommodation. 

About You

Knowledge of Homes for Ukraine Programme, current resettlement schemes and Council responsibilities in relation to newly recognised refugees. Knowledge of Landlord & Tenant Legislation, the Housing Act 1985, and the Protection from Eviction Act 1977. Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (England) orders 1996, 2003 and 2012. Working knowledge of Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and other safety regulations (gas, electrics, and energy efficiency).

Excellent current knowledge of private rented sector housing market and contracts, particularly the issues affecting private rented sector customers and landlords.  

Detailed working knowledge of homeless prevention initiatives and their application and effectiveness.

An awareness of the financial implications of decisions and an understanding of the importance of prioritising value for money.

Demonstrable experience in supporting displaced people access services, including housing, homelessness prevention, or similar fields.

Excellent negotiating, influencing and liaison skills to successfully promote the Council to private sector landlords and agents and market housing options to customers, staff, and partners.

Experience of successfully developing initiatives and schemes to provide housing opportunities for people in housing need.

Benefits

You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:

Highly competitive compensation package

29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more

A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%

Continuing Professional Development – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

Management development programmes

Investment into your wellbeing.

Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more)

We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance

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