We are looking for somebody to help deliver Fareham Borough Council’s rough sleeping outreach function, providing assertive, welfare-led engagement with people street homeless across the Borough. The postholder will work proactively within the Councils’ community safety team, to identify rough sleeping at the earliest opportunity, build and maintain engagement with individuals who may be reluctant to engage with services, and support people to move from the street into appropriate accommodation and longer-term housing solutions. The role is central to the Council’s approach to preventing and reducing rough sleeping and requires flexible, persistent and relationship-based working. Working within the community safety team, you will work closely with colleagues in homelessness and develop strong and effective links with partnership agencies including Drug and Alcohol Services and Adult Social Care teams. About You It is important that the successful candidate has: Experience of working with people who are homeless, rough sleeping, or who have complex/multiple needs. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build valuable relationships with partner organisations and community stakeholders. The skills to relate diplomatically and effectively with a variety of people, avoiding confrontation, and managing challenging or resistant behaviour sensitively. Knowledge of safeguarding practices and the ability to identify and respond appropriately to risk. The ability to work independently in the community, make sound professional judgements, and work effectively as part of a team. Good organisational, administrative and IT skills, with attention to detail in case recording. A full driving licence to travel to outreach locations, accommodation and meetings or access to means by which you can travel across the Borough independently. The appointment is subject to a Dislosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. About Us The Council has a reputation for delivering excellent services to our residents, thanks to our loyal and hard-working teams, who all share our pride in the borough. With customers at the heart of what we do, we want to build on the supportive culture within our teams to develop the environment where continuous improvement is sought, enabling individuals to make courageous decisions and embracing new ways of working. Our teams really understand what great service is, and strive daily to remain focussed on doing the right thing for our customers. Fareham Borough Council is a great place to work and you would be joining an organisation that has a real family feel to it. We take pride in receiving feedback from others who say we are a friendly and professional organisation. At Fareham, we aim to attract, develop and retain the very best people to carry out the work required. In return, you would be joining a well managed Council. We offer a great pension scheme, authorised parking, flexible working and a car lease scheme to name a few of the benefits of working for us. We take pride in receiving feedback from others who say we are a friendly and professional organisation.