Rough Sleeper Co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,845 to £30,845 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + excellent benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Southend-on-sea, SS1 1AB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | NFP People Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7523 |
Summary
We are seeking a passionate and organised individual to coordinate vital services for people moving off the streets into direct access accommodation.
Position:Rough Sleeper Coordinator
Salary:£29,845 - £32,439 per annum
Location:Southend-on-Sea
Hours:Full-time, including rota work (early mornings, late evenings, weekends & bank holidays)
Closing Date:28thJuly 2025Interviews:6thAugust 2025
About the Role
As a Rough Sleeper Coordinator, you will play a central role in supporting individuals as they move directly from the street into short-term supported accommodation. Working alongside other teams, you will help ensure each person's transition is safe, supported and sets them on the path to longer-term housing and recovery.
Key responsibilities include:
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Overseeing the day-to-day running of direct access accommodation
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Supporting and supervising front-line staff, volunteers and peer mentors
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Coordinating assessments, support planning and personalised case management
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Collaborating with partner organisations to ensure wraparound support
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Leading and participating in multi-agency meetings and safeguarding processes
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Contributing to service improvement and policy development
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Managing health, safety and housing compliance on-site
You'll also help maintain morale, facilitate communication, and encourage innovative practice across the team
About You
You're a confident, compassionate leader with experience in homelessness, social care, housing or similar frontline services. You bring strong organisational skills, emotional intelligence and a collaborative approach. Ideally, you will have:
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Experience supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs
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Knowledge of safeguarding, housing systems and person-centred support
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A commitment to team development and continuous service improvement
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Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
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Excellent communication skills and confidence in managing stakeholders
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Homelessness Team Leader, Hostel Coordinator, Supported Housing Officer, Outreach Manager, Complex Needs Support Coordinator, Resettlement Worker, Housing Support Supervisor, Accommodation Team Leader.