Rough Sleeper Navigator

Salary range: £43,299- £46,512 p.a. inc.

Contract: Fixed term - until 31 March 2026

Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations

An excellent offer

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

**The Post**

One of the Government’s main priorities is to ensure that all forms of homelessness and rough sleeping is reduced. At Brent Council, we are very committed and passionate about this.

We have received funding from Ministry of, Housing, Communities and Local Government for a full time Rough Sleeper Navigator positions to work with rough sleepers to navigate pathways for a life away from the streets. The post holder will act as a single point of contact for rough sleepers and work with this client group in a person-centred way to ensure sustainable outcomes around housing are achieved.

**The Person**

Are you seeking a fresh challenge? Do you want to make a real and lasting difference to the health and wellbeing of people who are sleeping rough?

We are looking for an exceptional team player who has the skills and qualities that are needed to transform and rebuild the lives of men and women who have been sleeping rough for a long time or are trapped in a cycle of repeat rough sleeping.

As part of our expanded Rough Sleepers Team, you will engage positively and persistently with rough sleepers to build their trust and help them to obtain housing suited to their needs.

To meet the requirements of this exciting role, you will have a passion for collaborative multi-agency work, you will be an adept problem solver, and you will have a proven ability to inspire and motivate people.

**Our Offer to You**

In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:

- 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service
- Very generous employer pension contribution
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)
- A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave
- Access to affordable parking nearby
- Access to our Zipcar scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling
- Season ticket loan for public transport
- Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities
- Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers

Closing date: Monday 9 June 2025 (23:59)

Interviews; Monday 16 June 2025

**Additional Information**

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

**Job Description