Rough Sleeper Accommodation Officer

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Peterborough is looking for a Rough Sleeper accommodation Officer to join their Outreach team. The role involves supporting vulnerable individuals in maintaining their accommodation and improving their quality of life. The successful candidate will need to communicate effectively with clients and be flexible in providing outreach services. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, and professional growth opportunities. This is a fixed term role until March 2026.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 25 days

Sick pay

Local government pension scheme

Access to various discounts

Flexibility in bank holidays

Paid volunteering hours

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable people and confident communication.
• Ability to assist with outreach activities at any time.
• Passionate about providing support to enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Support rough sleepers with accommodation maintenance.
• Work with clients individually or in groups.
• Provide a comprehensive range of support services.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable people

Communication skills

Reactive support provision

Job description

All about the Role

This role is Fixed Term until 31 March 2026

A fantastic opportunity to join the Rough Sleeper Outreach team as a Rough Sleeper accommodation Officer within housing needs. Supporting rough sleepers to maintain their accommodation by providing a comprehensive range of support services for a specified period. Being reactive to the needs of a vulnerable cohort to ensure that they receive the support needed. Working with customers either Szcz individually or in a group to improve their quality of life, their ability to sustain their accommodation tenancies and the achievement of independent living.

All about You

The successful candidates will need to have experience of working with vulnerable people and be confident in communicating with clients and partners in all circumstances. We are a very passionate team who always strive to go above and beyond. There will be a requirement to assist with outreach which takes place at any time of the day or night.

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme.

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro‑rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• criteria to Development Opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• આસ. Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity,AGES advancing equity, andিং buildingan inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds andparticularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valuable and will play a vital role in our success. We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] we will work with you to meet your needs.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.