Rough Sleeper NavigatorCouncil

Terms and Conditions: Permanent, Full time.
Department: People, Adult
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Interview Date: 08 October 2026 & 12 October 2026

Rough Sleeper Navigator

Blackburn with Darwen Housing Needs

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people experiencing homelessness?

Blackburn with Darwen Housing Needs is seeking a committed and compassionate Rough Sleeper Navigator to support individuals who are sleeping rough or at risk of rough sleeping. This is a rewarding role where you will help some of the borough's most vulnerable residents access accommodation, improve their wellbeing, and build a pathway towards independent living.

About the Role

As a Rough Sleeper Navigator, you will:

• Undertake outreach across the borough to identify and engage rough sleepers.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with individuals who may be disengaged from services.
• Assess support and housing needs and develop personalised support plans.
• Help clients access emergency, temporary, supported, and permanent accommodation.
• Work closely with health services, housing providers, social care, substance misuse services, and other partners to achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage a caseload of individuals with complex needs, ensuring accurate record keeping and regular reviews.
• Promote tenancy sustainment, independence, and prevention of repeat homelessness.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting vulnerable individuals, ideally within homelessness, housing, health, or social care services.
• Can build effective relationships and engage people facing multiple disadvantages.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency working.
• Is organised, resilient, and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Shares our commitment to empowering people and improving lives.

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference within the local community.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to be part of Blackburn with Darwen's ambition to end rough sleeping and tackle homelessness.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post. Flexible working, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends, may be required to meet service needs.

Join us and help people move from the streets into safe, sustainable futures.