PRS Liaison Worker Southend-on-Sea | £27,054 | 37 hours | Mon to Fri 8:00am – 4:00pm The Role This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a brand-new approach to landlord engagement, tenancy sustainment, and personalised housing support. As a PRS (private renting sector) Liaison Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping people take the next step in their housing journey, moving from uncertainty into safe, secure, and affordable homes. What You’ll Do * Build strong partnerships: Develop and maintain positive relationships with private rented sector (PRS) landlords, SEAL, and housing partners to open doors to new housing opportunities. * Promote landlord assurance: Champion an innovative Landlord Assurance Package designed to give landlords confidence while increasing access to safe, affordable homes. * Match residents to homes: Use clear tenancy-readiness criteria to connect residents with properties that meet their needs and set them up for success. * Support every step of the journey: Guide residents through viewings, move-in processes, and the crucial early stages of their tenancy. * Provide ongoing sustainment support: Offer up to 12 months of light-touch tenancy sustainment, ensuring residents feel supported and confident in their new homes. * Prevent tenancy breakdowns: Step in early to resolve issues, working proactively to protect tenancies and reduce the risk of homelessness. * Collaborate across agencies: Work closely with Southend City Council, Greater Change, and other partners to deliver joined-up housing solutions. * Gather insights for innovation: Collect data and feedback to evaluate this pioneering pilot project, helping shape future housing strategies. What You’ll Need We’re looking for someone who is: * Relationship-focused: Confident in engaging landlords and building trust across diverse housing networks. * Experienced: Background in housing, lettings, homelessness support, or other people-focused roles. * Problem solver: Skilled at negotiation, conflict resolution, and responding quickly to emerging challenges. * Knowledgeable: Understanding of tenancy rights, affordability, and the barriers faced by people moving on from homelessness. * Compassionate and professional: Committed to trauma-informed, person-centred practice. * Organised and resilient: Able to manage a varied workload across multiple properties with energy and focus. The Package * 12-month fixed term contract (potential for extension) * Salary £27,054 (rising incrementally to £29,357) * Annual Leave 33 days including bank holiday * Blue Light Card * Pension Scheme * A day off to celebrate your birthday! * 24/7 Digital GP Access * Employment Assistance Programme * Training and Development