Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated Rough Sleeper Navigator to join our Homelessness Reduction Team within the Housing Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a rewarding role, supporting rough sleepers to access services and support.
The Role
As a Rough Sleeper Navigator, you will be responsible for:
- Working directly with rough sleepers and single homeless households to provide tailored support and guidance
- Helping individuals to overcome barriers and access appropriate services, such as housing, healthcare, and employment
- Supporting the ongoing outreach work to engage with rough sleepers in the local community
- Building positive relationships with clients, offering encouragement and motivation
- Collaborating with external agencies and organisations to ensure comprehensive support is provided
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation of client interactions
- You will play a crucial role in helping rough sleepers to navigate the challenges they face, ultimately working towards achieving positive outcomes and sustainable housing solutions.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Experience working with rough sleepers or individuals facing homelessness
- Strong understanding of the issues and barriers faced by this vulnerable group
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients
- Empathetic and non-judgmental approach to supporting individuals
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Organised and able to manage a caseload effectively
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and local support services
This role is fixed term until 31/03/2026 - Funding limited project
West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As
- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Gilbert on 07469417829 or email
[email protected].
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How To Apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
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