Rough Sleeper Outreach & Housing Support Officer

WMJobs; Worcester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester City Council is expanding its Housing & Homelessness Service with a Rough Sleeper Support Officer role. You will deliver assertive outreach to rough sleepers and vulnerably housed individuals, helping them access suitable accommodation and support via partners across the city.

You will work in a trauma-informed, person-centred manner, building trusted relationships and coordinating with multiple agencies to deliver sustainable housing solutions.

Qualifications

• Outreach to rough sleepers or vulnerably housed in a compassionate, respectful manner.
• Trauma-informed, person-centred approach to support needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide assertive outreach to rough sleepers or vulnerably housed individuals.
• Identify appropriate accommodation and support solutions with partners.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary partners to coordinate care.
• Apply a trauma-informed, person-centred approach to all interactions with clients.

Skills

Outreach work

Trauma-informed

Partnership working

Job description

Worcester City Council is expanding its Housing & Homelessness Service with a Rough Sleeper Support Officer role. You will deliver assertive outreach to rough sleepers and vulnerably housed individuals, helping them access suitable accommodation and support via partners across the city.

You will work in a trauma-informed, person-centred manner, building trusted relationships and coordinating with multiple agencies to deliver sustainable housing solutions.