Homelessness Navigator

We are recruiting a Homelessness Navigator to join our Housing Services team. The successful applicant will work in the Navigator Service, alongside the Council's homelessness team, assessing housing and support needs for people who are sleeping rough, working on a case-by-case basis to assist people move off the street and on towards stable accommodation.

This is a great opportunity to work closely with people and external agencies who provide housing and support, including but not limited to housing providers, local charities, health and social care and the criminal justice system.

Applicants should have experience of working with vulnerable people and knowledge and understanding of housing and homelessness.

The successful candidate will be based mainly at the Civic Centre in Chelmsford working 37 hours per week but will be required to work away from the office for some of the time, including regular engagement with clients on the street. The post provides an opportunity to develop existing knowledge and skills, whilst gaining experience of both operational and strategic housing issues in the mid Essex area.