Rough Sleeper Navigator
Posted a day ago
- Weymouth, Dorset
- Permanent
- £25,235 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting a rough sleeper navigator for a client of ours based in Weymouth. The purpose of this role is to provide a comprehensive service to a caseload of clients who are currently sleeping rough or in insecure accommodation in the Dorset Council area.
Location: Weymouth
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,235 per annum
Main duties and responsibilities
Participation in an outreach rota which may include working early mornings, evening and weekends
To undertake assertive outreach and hot spot visits across the locality area
Carry out a strength-based assessment with each client and plan and enact support actions/interventions, which will assist clients to achieve their goals and move towards a sustainable life away from the streets.Person Specification
Understanding of the needs of rough sleepers and the effects of trauma on individuals with complex lives
Resilience to work flexibly and creatively with individuals who may have seemingly intractable problems
Understanding of benefits, housing and homelessness legislation and housing options
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and professional boundaries
Previously worked with people who sleep rough and/or have relevant lived experienceDue to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
We are a dedicated recruitment company providing top quality professionals and services to Housing Providers across the UK.
Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.
The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.
The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer
Location: Weymouth
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,235 per annum
Main duties and responsibilities
Participation in an outreach rota which may include working early mornings, evening and weekends
To undertake assertive outreach and hot spot visits across the locality area
Carry out a strength-based assessment with each client and plan and enact support actions/interventions, which will assist clients to achieve their goals and move towards a sustainable life away from the streets.Person Specification
Understanding of the needs of rough sleepers and the effects of trauma on individuals with complex lives
Resilience to work flexibly and creatively with individuals who may have seemingly intractable problems
Understanding of benefits, housing and homelessness legislation and housing options
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and professional boundaries
Previously worked with people who sleep rough and/or have relevant lived experienceDue to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
We are a dedicated recruitment company providing top quality professionals and services to Housing Providers across the UK.
Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.
The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.
The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer