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Job introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Rough Sleeper & Single Homelessness Commissioning Team in coordinating and delivering services for rough sleepers.  The role offers the opportunity to work with statutory and voluntary partners to develop the operational and strategic response to rough sleeping across Brighton & Hove.  The post will;

• Develop service, partnership and city wide provision for people who are or who are at risk of rough sleeping.
• Be responsible for the implementation and management of support and accommodation services funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. 
• Ensure that all activities relating to the City’s Rough Sleeping Strategy are effectively coordinated with service users and key stakeholders.

Fixed term for 12 months 

We would be happy to consider anyone who would like to apply on the basis of a secondment from their substantive job.  If you would like to apply on the basis of a secondment please get the agreement from your manager before applying.  

For an informal discussion, please contact Commissioning Manager:

joshua.hall@brighton-hove.gov.uk         Tel: 01273 292960

About the role

Are you passionate about ending rough sleeping?

Brighton & Hove City Council has been awarded funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for a series of initiatives to end and prevent rough sleeping.  This includes funding for a Rough Sleeper Services Co-ordinator.

The Role;

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Rough Sleeper & Single Homelessness Commissioning Team in co-ordinating and delivering services for rough sleepers.  The role offers the opportunity to work with statutory and voluntary partners to develop the operational and strategic response to rough sleeping across Brighton & Hove.  The post will;

• Develop service, partnership and city wide provision for people who are or who are at risk of rough sleeping.
• Be responsible for the implementation and management of support and accommodation services funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. 
• Ensure that all activities relating to the City’s Rough Sleeping Strategy are effectively coordinated with service users and key stakeholders.

What we are looking for;

We are looking for someone with operational experience of homelessness or rough sleeping and knowledge of the challenges facing Brighton & Hove, with an understanding and willingness to work at a wider strategic level to tackle rough sleeping.  The successful candidate will have experience of contract or performance management and be able to work on their own initiative to create effective and lasting partnerships with key agencies.

Post Information:

The post will be based at Hove Town Hall however the role will require travel to services and offices across the city. 

At Brighton & Hove City Council we offer staff a range of benefits. If you choose to work for us, in return we can offer you:

- A competitive salary
- Career average pension scheme
- generous holiday (23 days rising to 25 days after 5 years)
- an opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills
- staff discounts
- a range of other staff benefits

Further Information:

We highly recommend you read the ‘Maximise your Chances’ below before you apply for this job.  Not following this guidance is likely to reduce your chance of success.

Additional information

Work Permits: We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Please see Gov.uk for more information on the Skilled Worker Visa.

Company information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.

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