Full Time, Permanent
Are you interested in helping to design and deliver solutions to homelessness? An opportunity has arisen to support Bristol City Council’s response to homelessness which involves commissioning, service delivery and policy development.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of the Homelessness Commissioning Team with focus on commissioning and monitoring supported accommodation for single homeless people and homeless families.
* Liaise regularly with partner organisations to commission new services, monitor quality and performance, and troubleshoot day-to-day issues.
* Conduct research and analysis to contribute to policy development and implementation of best practice.
* Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
* Rapidly learn new systems and interpret data from various sources to assess and report on quality and performance.
* Establish excellent working relationships with stakeholders to overcome barriers and achieve outcomes.
Requirements
* Demonstrated commitment to implementing client-focused solutions to help people recover from homelessness.
* Excellent organizational skills and flexibility.
* Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
* Ability to pick up new systems quickly and analyze data.
* Meet essential criteria listed in the Person Specification (not provided here); desirable criteria may also be considered.
* Eligible for a Disability Confident employer guarantee – disabled applicants who meet essential criteria will receive a guaranteed interview.
Work Conditions
Full-time role, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working arrangements available; teams can work in a way that suits them, combining home and office.
Benefits
* Flexible working and flexitime.
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Generous annual leave allowance.
* Supportive work environment within a high-profile organisation.
EEO & Diversity Statement
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process and welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised candidates who are currently under represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit. The Council is a Disability Confident employer and guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the interview process and throughout their career.
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