We are a dynamic local authority providing essential services to the people of Gloucester.

Our main office, based in the Eastgate Centre on Eastgate Street in the heart of the city, is an accessible, modern and light space designed for collaborative working and finding new ways to work. It's all open plan, with a living green wall and other plants without set desks, so you can sit next to someone new every day. We're always looking to improve how we work and we offer flexible and agile working to give our people a great work life balance.

About the Role

Do you want to join a busy organisation and multifaceted housing services team dedicated to helping those in housing need.

This is a new & exciting opportunity to play a key role within Gloucester City Council, the Strategic Rough Sleeping Specialist post aims are to focus on rough sleeping in Gloucester. To co-ordinate a partnership approach to provide specialist support, act as lead officer on the delivery of projects to end rough sleeping within Gloucester and be responsible for delivering the Council’s Ending Rough Sleeping Plan and to secure positive outcomes.

What we need from you:

You will need to demonstrate practical knowledge and thorough understanding of homelessness and the factors that contribute to individuals sleeping rough, to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders in the statutory and voluntary sector agencies. Successfully lead on projects, development of the referral pathways and multi-agency interventions for service users.

You will the ability to analyse data, to monitor and assess the outcomes of rough sleeper interventions. Oversee and administer local grant funding, contract monitoring and contributing to funding bids.

Excellent communication and relationship building skills, and the ability to work flexibly, experience of coping well under pressure, dealing with challenging situations and securing positive outcomes.

Ability to travel throughout Gloucestershire as required.

What we can do for you

We offer a range of attractive benefits including:

Generous Annual Leave entitlement 30 days annual leave.

An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year.

2 days paid leave every year to participate in local volunteering activities.

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Life Cover of 3 times your salary

Regular Training, career development and qualification opportunities.

Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision.

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, and an in-house Occupational Health service.

Enhanced family friendly leave and pay.

Cycle to Work scheme (Salary Sacrifice -T&C apply).

Coming Soon - Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice -T&C apply).

Employee discount scheme.

Discounted tickets for local events, and reduced rate use of GL1 Leisure facilities

Free Flu-jabs

Access to employee led networks such as Black Worker’s, Prism (LGBT+), Carers, Disability and the Young Employees Network, and opportunities to participate in our Equalities Working Group.

How to apply

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Michelle Wheatley via email at Michelle.Wheatley@gloucester.gov.uk

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Strategic Rough Sleeping Specialist