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Islington Council

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Address: Islington Council; 222 Upper Street; London; N1 1XR
Contact Number: 020 7527 2000

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Swyddi Gwefan

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Cyf: HN/1123/048 ID y swydd wag: 5827819

Housing Navigator

Closed for applications on: 14-Rhag-2023 00:02

Statws y swydd wag: Closed

Closed for applications on: 14-Rhag-2023 00:02

Lleoliad

Gwefan: 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR
Cyfeiriad: Islington
Tref: London
Cod post: N1 1XR
Major / Minor Region: Llundain

Math o gontract a phatrwm gwaith

Contract: Cyfnod Penodol: 3 blynedd (GLA funded posts - 3 years funding G1RSP)
Oriau: Llawnamser - 35 awr yr wythnos (May require some flexibility, occasional earlier starts/later finishes to meet service users needs)

Cyflog

Cyflog: £41,286 - £42,855 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Gradd: (PO1, scp 29-31)

Arbenigedd

Prif leoliad: Rough sleeping/homelessness

Our mission

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

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Developing and maintaining relationships with residents to enable person-centred support
Adopting a psychologically informed approach to supporting and coaching residents
Assessing clients for the scheme and preparing them for moving into allocated properties
All aspects of tenancy sustainment
Advocating and supporting residents, including accompanying to appointments

It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. 

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are also committed to flexible working and will consider requests where possible.

Islington Council also operates random drug or alcohol testing for safety critical roles or for where there may be just cause.

To apply for this position please use the online application process. Please note that the council only accepts online applications, no CVs or alternative forms of applications are accepted. If you are unable to use the online process please contact the Recruitment team on 020 7527 2155 or e-mail [email protected]

Gofynion yr ymgeisydd

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

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Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

Experience of working in housing or homelessness service such as substance misuse, mental health or other related field
Experience of working with people with complex needs including for example, history of rough sleeping, substance misuse, mental health, offending, or trauma
Understanding of housing first principles

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate and present ideas and issues to a wide range of individuals and groups
An awareness and understanding of the support needs of vulnerable adults including the importance of supportive relationships, fulfilling lives, developing resilience and preventing homelessness
Ability to work in a trauma informed way and able to implement a psychologically informed approach to supporting people
An understanding of the complex issues contributing to homelessness and the impact on the lives of individuals and a depth of understanding of the needs and aspirations of homeless people
Experience of working as part of a team as well as working on own initiative, whilst remaining accountable to line management
Good time management and planning skills, ability to meet deadlines with competing priorities