Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Coordinator - CMB1880e

Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

7/18/2025

Job details Job reference REQ00000018563 Date posted 01/07/2025 Application closing date 22/07/2025 Location Civic Centre, Carlisle Salary £31,067 - £31,586 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Coordinator - CMB1880e Job description

Location: Civic Centre Carlisle

Salary: £31,067 - £31,586 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Temporary for 12 Months

About This Opportunity

Cumberland Council is looking for a compassionate and proactive Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Coordinator to join our Housing Services team. In this vital role, youll work across agencies to support individuals at risk of homelessness or rough sleepingparticularly those leaving institutions such as hospitals, prisons, or care. Youll coordinate personalised interventions, manage complex cases, and help shape strategies that aim to end rough sleeping across the region.

Were looking for someone with experience in housing or homelessness services, strong partnership working skills, and a solid understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation. In return, youll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking council committed to inclusion, wellbeing, and making a lasting impact in peoples lives. Flexible working, professional development, and the chance to be part of a nationally recognised initiative await.

This role is available on a permanent basis

Who Were Looking For

Were looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

Were also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Tammie Rhodes by email at

DBS Checks

This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
  
  

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing . While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 22 nd July 2025
• Interview date: TBC
  
  

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

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