Rough Sleeper Navigator

Main Purpose of the job:
 
To provide a comprehensive high quality homeless prevention, support and advice service to all rough sleepers in Lewisham.
To provide an assessment service to rough sleepers presenting to the Council to ascertain what duties are owed to them by the authority and what alternative housing options are available to them.



Responsibilities 

1. To resolve rough sleeping within the borough through the provision of confidential and impartial advice and information to identified rough sleepers that have either been identified by Outreach services or are in placement in any rough sleeper assistance scheme.
2. To actively and positively promote and deliver the Council’s housing solutions agenda identifying appropriate housing options for rough sleepers and utilising the tools available for rough sleepers that will resolve their accommodation problems and reduce the need for the provision of temporary accommodation within agreed timeframes.
3. To provide advice to customers in respect of the Council’s obligations under PtVI and PtVII of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Act 2002 and the Localism Act 2011.
4. To fully investigate the circumstances of rough sleepers in Lewisham and to determine in accordance with current legislation, case law and the Code of Guidance 2006 what duty the authority owes to them and to issue legally robust S184 decision letters accordingly.
5. To maintain detailed, accurate case notes and reports, update computerised records, conduct correspondence and respond to enquiries as required to efficiently progress cases to resolution.
6. To provide advice and practical assistance (including keyworking and hand holding) to rough sleepers to ensure a successful and suitable housing outcome in line with council resources.

 

Requirements 

• Experience with working with rough sleepers or any other comparable marginalized or vulnerable group.  
• Knowledge of the legislation and duties owed to homeless persons by the
  Council under Part V1 and Part V11 of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002 & Localism Act 2011    
• Experience with working with rough sleepers or any other comparable marginalized or vulnerable group.
• Experience working in a housing association or council 

Contract 

• Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract with the opportunity to extend 
• PAYE via Umbrella 
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 

This Order is currently open for Candidates. This period closes on Thursday October 31 2024 at 12:00.                                                      

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