Specialist Rough Sleepers Navigator – Mental Health

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months with the possibility of extension

Working Hours: 37

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £31,586 (Level one) rising to £34,314 pro rata for part-time

Location: Housing Solutions, Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more.

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven, and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Specialist Navigator, you will offer early intervention and ongoing support to prevent individuals with multiple and complex needs from returning to rough sleeping following a discharge from hospital. Providing intensive one-to-one support to individuals to access statutory assessment and supporting the development of a holistic and person-centred, strength-based personalised plan according to the needs of the individual.
You will work as a single point of contact connecting the Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust, Nottingham City Council's Housing Solutions service, and accommodation providers to assist with the process of acquiring and then resettlement into accommodation following discharge from hospital.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of local social and healthcare services and an ability to navigate systems and pathways into services.
• Experience of supporting individuals with complex needs (e.g. rough sleeping, substance misuse, physical and mental health needs).
• Understanding of the wider issues impacting upon homelessness, the barriers facing people with multiple and complex needs, and the challenges involved in resolving rough sleeping.
• Evidence of working successfully in partnership across different sectors, building and maintaining good working relationships.
• Ability to advocate and negotiate on behalf of citizens and to give independent advice.
• Knowledge of housing legislation, rights, and responsibilities in both the public and private sector.

This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

Closing Date: 16 April 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: 02 May 2025.