Trainee Housing Navigator

Islington Council; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Islington Council is seeking a Trainee Navigator to work on the front line of homelessness support services. This role focuses on providing holistic support to vulnerable residents, with an emphasis on working with those who have experienced homelessness or rough sleeping. Ideal candidates will have a strong motivation to help those with complex needs and ideally, lived experience in this area.

Benefits

Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive pay, with a commitment to pay all staff the London Living Wage

Excellent local government pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Local discounts from restaurants, shops, and more

Qualifications

• Interest and motivation to work within housing and homeless services.
• Desire to work with people with complex needs including history of rough sleeping, substance misuse, mental health, offending, or trauma.
• Lived experience of homelessness or rough sleeping is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support some of the most vulnerable residents in Islington.
• Provide person-centred holistic support through the Independent Housing Intensive Support service.

Job description

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop a career working on the front line of homelessness support services. Independent Housing Intensive Support (IHIS) is a front-line accommodation and support service that provides person-centred holistic support to vulnerable residents who have experience of homelessness or rough sleeping. The Trainee Navigator will join an experienced team of Housing Navigators who work on the front line supporting some of the most vulnerable residents in Islington.

If you have anInterest and motivation to work within housing and homeless services and an interest and motivation to work with people with complex needs including for example, history of rough sleeping, substance misuse, mental health, offending, or trauma, this is the role for you.

We actively encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of homelessness or rough sleeping, recognising the valuable perspective and understanding this brings to our team.

For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:

Stephen Walsh, IHIS Service Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Note to Recruitment Agencies:
We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t beclearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the boroughand as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, wehave to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination.

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.

We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.

We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.

Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject toa basic DBS check, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.