Rough Sleeper Navigator - East Devon District Council
- East Devon, Devon, Hybrid
- Full Time
- £37,563 - £44,253 per annum
Fixed Term 12 months
Location: Blackdown House, Honiton/Flexible working
About the role
As a Rough Sleeper Navigator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals experiencing rough sleeping to secure and sustain accommodation.
Through proactive outreach you will engage with people sleeping rough, alongside providing wrap around support to those residing in temporary accommodation and individuals transitioning into settled housing.
You will manage a diverse caseload, working independently to assess needs, and provide tailored, person-centred support to help people to achieve positive outcomes whilst also liaising with partner agencies to develop effective pathways away from homelessness.
About you
We are seeking a passionate, motivated individual with a positive, solution-focused approach and a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable people.
You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build trust with individuals using a trauma informed approach.
Highly organised and proactive, you will be committed to achieving positive outcomes for clients and willing to go the extra mile to support them.
Resilience, determination, and the ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging situations are essential.
The ability to travel according to the needs of the role, with reasonable adjustments according to the Equality Act if required, is essential.
Why Join Us?
At East Devon District Council, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Through our One Team East Devon approach, we work together across services to deliver the best outcomes for our communities.
Guided by our We Connect, Grow, Thrive employee offer, we're committed to creating a workplace where people feel connected, supported to develop, and able to thrive. With a strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility, inclusion and learning, this is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future of local government in Devon.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing support
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
To apply
Apply online, please visit https://jobs.eastdevon.gov.uk/. For more about working for East Devon District Council visit https://eastdevon.gov.uk/careers/working-at-eddc/about-us/
For an informal discussion, please contact Danielle Furzey, Housing Options Manager via email Danielle.furzey@eastdevon.gov.uk
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 15th November 2026.
Interview Date: In person interviews at our offices in Honiton planned w/c Monday 23rd November 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationEast DevonDevonHybrid
- Work Postcode
EX14 1EJ
- Reference
AC7154
- Occupational GroupSocial Care & HealthYouth & Community
- Salary Details
£37,563 - £44,253 per annum
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week (with a range of flexibilities, including hybrid working, aligned to our Worksmart arrangements)
- Closing Date
15/11/2026
- DBS Check Required
No