Rough Sleeper Navigator

Rough Sleeper Navigator Location: Lancaster and Morecambe Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Long-term Temporary / Potential Temp-to-Permanent Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Rotherwood Cares are currently recruiting for Rough Sleeper Navigators to join a local council-supported winter initiative across Lancaster and Morecambe. This is a rewarding frontline role supporting individuals who are experiencing rough sleeping, helping them move away from the streets and access appropriate accommodation, services and longer-term support. The Role As a Rough Sleeper Navigator, you will work within the local community to identify and engage with people who are sleeping rough. You will build positive relationships, assess their immediate needs and work alongside local agencies and housing services to help them access appropriate support and accommodation. The role involves working flexible hours, which may include early mornings and later shifts, as this is often when people sleeping rough are most likely to be located. You may be required to visit tents, rough sleeping sites and other challenging environments. This is a frontline position where you may witness difficult or upsetting situations, so the successful candidate will need to be confident, resilient and able to remain calm, professional and positive in challenging circumstances. Key Responsibilities Identify and engage with individuals experiencing rough sleeping Build trusting and professional relationships ..... full job details .....