Stratford on Avon District Council and Rugby Borough Council have successfully obtained funding from central government to create this post to tackle rough sleeping across both local authority areas.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop the approach of both Councils to design strategies and solutions to reduce and eradicate rough sleeping in line with the government’s Rough Sleeper Strategy.

You will be responsible for developing and managing the local rough sleeper partnership and pathway working, including the designing of rough sleeper strategies for both areas.

Learning will be shared across both authorities in order to further enhance the approach in relation to rough sleepers. You will also be required to work up ways in which those at risk of future rough sleeping can be identified as soon as possible.

Part of the role will also involve the provision of data and information to both Councils, central government, and other interested internal and external partners.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, experience of working in homeless services, as well as of coordinating the work of a range of different agencies, including statutory and voluntary sectors, are essential criteria for this post.

The post holder will divide their time between Stratford on Avon District Council and Rugby Borough Council areas.  We would consider this as a secondment opportunity for applicants who are existing local authority staff.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sunita Patel on 01789 260957 or by email Sunita.patel@stratford-dc.gov.uk.  From 5th August 2019, please contact Martin Cowan on 01789 260849 or email, martin.cowan@stratford-dc.gov.uk.

In addition to an open and friendly environment, you’ll enjoy an excellent benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual leave, flexi-time and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.  

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 30th August 2019.  If you are successful at the application stage, there will also be a requirement to complete an online psychometric test prior to the assessment centre. 

The assessment centre will be held on Monday 9th September 2019 and interviews will be held on Monday 16th September 2019.  Both the Assessment centre and interviews will take place at Stratford on Avon District Council offices.

An application form and job description can be accessed via the website, www.stratford.gov.uk, alternatively telephone the 24 hour answering service on (01789) 260711, or e-mail sitsvac@stratford-dc.gov.uk.  The minicom number for Elizabeth House is (01789) 260747.

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people with disabilities.