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Rough Sleeper Co-ordinator

Employer
Birmingham City Council
Location
Birmingham
Salary
£35,745 - £43,857
Closing date
19 Oct 2021
Reference
BCC002391

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Housing
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

For existing employees this opportunity is being offered as a secondment, subject to eligibility criteria

Fixed Term Contract For 12 Months From Start Date

Do you want to play a key role in shaping Birmingham’s approach to supporting rough sleepers? An exciting, yet challenging opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council’s Housing Service in a temporary funded position to co-ordinate the delivery of Birmingham’s Rough Sleepers Strategy.

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic individual with drive and determination to reduce the number of rough sleepers and associated street activity in Birmingham. The successful candidate will have the responsibility to support the implementation of The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Rough Sleeping Initiative.

As the Rough Sleeper Coordinator, you will need to have thorough knowledge of relevant Housing legislation, in particular VII of the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 to ensure that high quality services are delivered which meet or exceed service targets. Further, the successful applicant will need to have extensive and successful track record of building relationships with a range of stakeholders and multi-agency partnership working.

You will need to have the ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead on policy and partnership arrangements to improve the Rough Sleepers service. You will also need to be skilled in undertaking project work and submitting reporting data as required within agreed timelines.

Please note we DO NOT accept CVs. 

To help you with the Recruitment and Selection Process please watch the short YouTube vide on how to complete the application form and prepare for the interview at BCC: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4Rh-y7SBMo 

Interviews for this post will take place virtually via video conferencing. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.

For informal enquires please contact Stephen Philpott on
01216752154 or Stephen.Philpott@birmingham.gov.uk

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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Right to work in the UK documentation will be fully checked for all applicants.  All non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council and must have an approved visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) before any employment offer can be confirmed. Unless they are an EEA or Swiss citizen or their family members, already living in the UK by 31 December 2020, then they will need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) instead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supporting documents
Rough Sleeper Co-ordinator JD (Sep 2021).pdf

Company

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.

We welcome people from diverse and underrepresented communities and encourage applications from, those with caring responsibilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, neurodivergent, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.   We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

Information for applicants with a disability

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer.  We encourage applicants to disclose disabilities, so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Please contact: 0121 675 7070 option 3 (lines open between 8.45am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday).

If you require an application in an alternative format, such as Braille or you are unable to complete an application form via WMJOBS, please contact bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk. When you have completed your application form this can be returned to bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk or for Braille applications these can be posted to, Recruitment Team, 2nd Floor, 10 Woodcock Street, B7 4BG.

The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. 

There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

  • A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
  • An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
  • A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
  • A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
  • A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council’s role as providing strategic leadership – that’s being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision.  We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

Birmingham City Council is a Foundation Living wage employer - known as the Birmingham Living Wage. The Birmingham Living Wage, is determined by the Living Wage Foundation on an annual basis by the Centre of Research in Society Polity at Loughborough University. The current rate can be found at: www.livingwage.org.uk.

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Company info
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Telephone
0121 675 7070
Location
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham
West Midlands
B2 2XU
United Kingdom

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