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Working within a person-centred and trauma-informed framework, you’ll be supporting vulnerable individuals to access accommodation, improve wellbeing, and achieve sustainable outcomes.\nYou will be providing operational leadership for the Rough Sleeping Outreach and In-Reach Service and leading multi-agency collaboration with housing, health, social care, criminal justice, and voluntary sector partners to deliver coordinated interventions that reduce rough sleeping and address barriers to housing.\nSomerset is committed to supporting the Government’s Ending Rough Sleeping campaign, and you will a key part of this. Your success in this role will help to contribute to the development of both local and national ending homelessness strategies. You will be ensuring that the service delivers measurable improvements for Somerset’s most vulnerable residents, underlying Somerset Council’s commitment to a fairer, better future.\nKey responsibilities\nManage daily operations of the Rough Sleeper Outreach / In-Reach and Prevention Service.\nMonitor service delivery and respond promptly to operational challenges in real time.\nDevelop and maintain staff rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels, including unsociable hours.\nMaintain accurate, timely records of client interactions, outcomes and service usage to support reporting and funding requirements. \nLead structured case reviews to monitor progress, update support plans, and ensure coordinated interventions for individuals with complex needs.\nManage diverse and high-risk caseloads, applying trauma-informed approaches to reduce barriers to housing and end rough sleeping.\nDevelop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key partners, including Police, NHS, Mental Health Service, Drug and Alcohol Services, and Housing providers.\nWhat you’ll bring\nExperience working with vulnerable populations, particularly those experiencing homelessness.\nProven track record in developing and implementing support plans.\nExperience in conducting outreach / in-reach and engagement activities.\nUnderstanding of homelessness and rough sleeping issues.\nKnowledge and understanding of current housing legislation, guidance and regulatory standards.\nAwareness of local support services and resources.\nRelevant degree, professional qualification (CIH) or equivalent experience.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust and rapport with vulnerable individuals.\nAbout the team\nThe Rough Sleeping Team forms part of Somerset Council’s Homelessness and Housing Options Service. Our Rough Sleeping Team works to prevent and reduce rough sleeping across Somerset, helping people access accommodation, support services, and pathways away from homelessness. We work closely with a range of partners, including housing providers, NHS services, substance misuse services, and voluntary sector organisations, to provide coordinated and effective support. Together, we are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred services that help people move away from homelessness and achieve lasting housing stability.\nWhy Join Us?\nAt Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.\nGenerous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.\nLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most generous and secure pension schemes.\nFlexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.\nHealth and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.\nPaid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.\nFind out more about working at Somerset Council:\nhttps://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-at-somerset-council/\nAdditional information\nThis is a full-time position working 37 hours per week. This will require unsociable hours to be worked, including early morning outreach and spotlight counts.\n30 days of annual leave (additional to bank holidays).\nAn enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.\nThis role will be based in North and West Somerset, with specific bases in Bridgwater House, Bridgwater, and County Hall, Taunton.\nInterviews are anticipated to take place in the first two weeks of December.\nUnfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.\nFor an informal chat about the role, you can contact Stacey Tizzard, Service Manager - Rough Sleeping, via email at .\nWe believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. 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