At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. We are looking for a Long‑term Rough Sleeping Co‑ordinator to play a key role in tackling some of the most complex and entrenched experiences of rough sleeping in Bath & North East Somerset.
About the Role
This role is centred on improving the response to long‑term rough sleeping through both direct coordination and wider service development. You will work with a defined group of individuals, supporting their engagement with services and helping to create opportunities for more stable futures. Alongside this, you will play a key role in shaping how services operate by:
- Bringing partners together to align priorities and improve pathways
- Ensuring funding is used effectively and delivers measurable outcomes
- Monitoring progress and using insight to inform service improvements
- Identifying systemic barriers and leading work to address them
- Contributing to wider housing service priorities and initiatives
The role offers a blend of hands‑on work and strategic influence, giving you the opportunity to contribute to lasting improvements across the local system.
About You
You will have experience in housing, homelessness or a related field, with a strong understanding of the complexities people face when experiencing long‑term rough sleeping. You’ll be confident working with individuals with multiple and overlapping needs, using informed and sensitive approaches to build trust and support progress. You will also be comfortable working across organisations, building relationships and influencing others to achieve shared goals.
You are:
- Knowledgeable about homelessness legislation, policy and practice
- Skilled in working with complex and high‑need individuals
- A confident communicator who can influence across sectors
- Proactive, resilient and solutions‑focused
- Motivated to improve outcomes and drive meaningful change
- Committed to making a real and lasting difference in people’s lives
Eligibility and Safeguarding
Applicants must hold or be eligible for a Basic DBS Check. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks may be required for work with children or vulnerable groups.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We are a Disability Confident Employer. The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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About the Role
This role is centred on improving the response to long‑term rough sleeping through both direct coordination and wider service development. You will work with a defined group of individuals, supporting their engagement with services and helping to create opportunities for more stable futures. Alongside this, you will play a key role in shaping how services operate by:
- Bringing partners together to align priorities and improve pathways
- Ensuring funding is used effectively and delivers measurable outcomes
- Monitoring progress and using insight to inform service improvements
- Identifying systemic barriers and leading work to address them
- Contributing to wider housing service priorities and initiatives
The role offers a blend of hands‑on work and strategic influence, giving you the opportunity to contribute to lasting improvements across the local system.
About You
You will have experience in housing, homelessness or a related field, with a strong understanding of the complexities people face when experiencing long‑term rough sleeping. You’ll be confident working with individuals with multiple and overlapping needs, using informed and sensitive approaches to build trust and support progress. You will also be comfortable working across organisations, building relationships and influencing others to achieve shared goals.
You are:
- Knowledgeable about homelessness legislation, policy and practice
- Skilled in working with complex and high‑need individuals
- A confident communicator who can influence across sectors
- Proactive, resilient and solutions‑focused
- Motivated to improve outcomes and drive meaningful change
- Committed to making a real and lasting difference in people’s lives
Eligibility and Safeguarding
Applicants must hold or be eligible for a Basic DBS Check. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks may be required for work with children or vulnerable groups.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We are a Disability Confident Employer. The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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