Rough Sleeper Outreach Team Manager

Role Purpose 

The council is transforming their homelessness service to improve prevention, reduce temporary accommodation, and end street homelessness. Their new Housing Advisory Service is committed to delivering sustainable housing outcomes for the council's residents through innovative services, including data-driven early intervention, community outreach, specialist practice teams, and a street homelessness service.



Key Responsibilities: 

• Support officers in reducing rough sleeping in North London.
• Engage with individuals who are homeless, with complex needs, and are street homeless or at risk of becoming street homeless.
• Collaborate with internal and external agencies to provide comprehensive support. Ideal Candidate:
• Passionate about working with people, with a “can do” attitude.
• Committed, resilient, empathetic, and skilled in working with and reporting data.
• Experienced in managing a small team.

Requirements 

• Experience working in a housing association or council is essential for this position
• Experience managing a small team 
• A Full UK or equivalent driving license is required for this post.
• Experience of taking a lead in developing street or community outreach services. Also to supervise and motivate a staff team and to support and coach skilled outreach practitioners and volunteers
• Knowledge of the services and legislative environment regarding housing, health, work and immigration as it relates to homeless people.

Contract 

• Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract 
• PAYE via Umbrella 
• Monday to Friday 9am to Friday (Hybrid position)

This period closes on Friday November 15 2024
If you are interested in this position AND meet the requirements, APPLY NOW!