Rough Sleepers Navigator - Walsall, United Kingdom - Walsall Council

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Rough Sleepers Navigator - Ref: CH T)

Description


Rough Sleepers Navigator - Ref: CH00023

Salary:
G7 £29,439- £33,820 per annum

37 hours per week - Fixed Term Contract

The role is initially to the 31st
March 2025 funded through

Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities.
Would you like to make a difference to the life of adults who are homeless and rough sleeping?

Are you seeking a job that makes a real difference to your local community?

A job that is both rewarding and worthwhile?


If the answer is yes, then join our dedicated, friendly and valued rough sleepers team and help us change the lives of those most vulnerable.


About the role:

You will be working with rough sleepers and individuals who are repeat homelessness.

As part of this role, you will be supporting vulnerable adults, which include homeless people, former rough sleepers, offenders and those with complex needs who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness.


How you can help:


  • You will have the support of an advanced support worker to help you develop in the role and provide high quality customer service to some of the most vulnerable and challenging individuals who live in Walsall.
  • Working alongside the Housing & Welfare Officers, you will help to access secure housing for people.
  • When the individual is ready, you will support in accessing services that are available to help them deal with issues such as substance misuse and mental health.
  • Supporting these customers to develop and improve new and existing skills, knowledge and confidence to break and prevent the cycle of homelessness and sustain independent living is a pivotal part of this role and to support the transition.
If you wish to make a difference to somebody's life, this could be the job for you.


Closing date:
Tuesday 2nd May 2023

For further reasons to join us please visit:

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.

The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.


Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment.

Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.


Primary Location:
GB-GB-Walsall


Work Locations:
Civic Centre Zone 1J_WS1 1XU_LOC_61 Civic Centre Zone 1J Darwall Street Walsall WS1 1XU


Job:
Recruit-ability


Organisation:
Walsall Council BU


Job Posting:
Apr 18, 2023, 5:20:08 AM
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