Support & Inclusion Officer - Rough Sleeper - 12 month Fixed term contract - 2 posts

Starting salary for this role is £32,061 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.

Support & Inclusion Officer – Rough Sleeping Prevention Team 12 month FTC

We have exciting roles with the Rough Sleeping Prevention Team, including

• Support & inclusion Officer Reconnection Specialist
• Support & Inclusion Officer General

Are you passionate about supporting people who have experienced rough sleeping to find and maintain accommodation?

We are looking for motivated, solution focussed Support & Inclusion Officers to join our innovative team. Your role will support people who experience rough sleeping or are recovering from homelessness. You will be supporting people to secure accommodation in the long and shorter term. You will help people to identify and access relevant support services. You will be working within BCP’s Strategic Housing team but also in partnership with a wide range of teams and partner agencies.

You will have a good understanding of supporting vulnerable people with an understanding of homelessness and it’s causes, as well as an ability to put people at ease and work with empathy and in a trauma informed manner, displaying emotional intelligence.

You will be working in a busy and fast-moving environment and so will need to be flexible and resilient. The role will be based across BCP in various community sites, temporary accommodation and in client homes.. You will have the ability to work independently and remotely when required whilst ensuring excellent team working and communication, with attention to detail. You will understand your limitations and be willing to reflect on your practice.

Experience in supporting people is essential along with the ability to deliver excellent customer service. You will need to be able to travel throughout the BCP area and be able to work in the community.

You can apply for both roles in one application, it would be helpful if you specify which is your preferred role.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred.

You must be able to evidence your right to work and commit to the duration of the contract.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Person Specification for more details.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Tom Moore 01202 093706 / tom.moore@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Previous applicant's need not apply.

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

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We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.

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BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Role Profile for more details.