Rough Sleeping Outreach Worker (Prevention)
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Housing and Homelessness Service is a very busy environment and faces several challenges to meet the housing needs of citizens of Coventry.
The team have grown significantly during the last 12 months and this reflects the fact that Housing & Homelessness are now a key council priority.
The team are responsible for the delivery of the following service functions: Provision of the statutory homeless service Provision of temporary accommodation Management of the housing register Co-ordination of support to citizens rough sleeping Commissioning of homeless services, and Responsibility for housing strategy The Council has a strategic vision that is clearly set out in both the Housing & Homelessness and the Rough Sleeping Strategies which were both approved in 2019.
By becoming part of an expanding team who are focused on preventing households from becoming homeless as well as providing tailored support and interventions when someone does become homeless this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our city.This is an opportunity to be part of a wider team working to prevent and end rough sleeping in Coventry, combining frontline outreach, early intervention and ongoing support to help people achieve and maintain a more stable future.We are looking for a motivated and proactive Rough Sleeping Prevention Officer to join Coventry's Rough Sleeping Outreach Team.
