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Hastings, East Sussex, East Sussex (On-Site)

Contract, Full time

Enhanced DBS check required

£28,624 - £32,654 per annum

37 hours

Job Title: Housing Solutions Specialist (Substance Misuse)

Location: Hastings (with travel across Hastings and St Leonards)

Grade: 7 (£28,624 - £32,654 per annum).

Contract: Fixed Term for 1 Year from 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026. 

Reports to: Housing Options Team Leader

About the Role:

Hastings Borough Council is seeking a Housing Solutions Specialist to join our dedicated team. This role is integral to our mission of addressing substance misuse and preventing homelessness. We are looking for a passionate, proactive professional ready to embrace this challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prevent homelessness and rough sleeping for those with substance misuse disorders.
  • Collaborate with health and social care sectors.
  • Assist individuals leaving residential placements in suitable accommodation.
  • Engage with vulnerable individuals through assertive outreach.
  • Work with social & private landlords to secure and sustain tenancies.
  • Provide intensive support to vulnerable tenants and ensure tenancy sustainability.

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience in homelessness prevention and multi-agency collaboration.
  • Knowledge of housing benefits, welfare, and housing law.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure and work independently.
  • Commitment to improving lives and promoting equality.

More information can be found in the attached Candidate Job Pack. 

Benefits:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Flexible working – allowing you to achieve a work life balance.
  • Employee Discount Scheme.
  • Seafront Office location.
  • + more that can be found in the attached Job Candidate Pack.

Closing Date for Applications: 24th February 2025

Expected Interview Date: TBC

Closing date: Mon 24/02/2025 at 12:00
Job reference: OS/25/304402
Vacancy downloads:

Management_Competency_Framework.pdf

Staff_competency_framework.pdf

Candidate_Job_Pack_-_Housing_Solutions_Specialist__Substance_Misuse__2025.pdf

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