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Women's Housing Navigator
London (On-Site)
Contract, Full time
Enhanced DBS check required
£40,000 - £44,999
FULLTIME
Women's Housing Navigator
PO2: Starting salary £41,967 pa rising in annual increments to £44,862 per annum incl LW
6-months Fixed term Contract or Secondment Opportunity
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Role:
London Borough of Lambeth is looking for a candidate with substantial experience working in the domestic abuse/violence against women and girls’ field. The candidate should have knowledge of current housing and homeless legislation including the Homeless reduction Act 2017.
The post holder will work with case and policy area relating to women experiencing with additional vulnerabilities or multiple disadvantage this includes experiencing domestic abuse, involvement in offending and or criminal justice system, exploitation, prostitution or trafficking.
In this role you will work within the Homeless Prevention Service to provide support to women with additional needs, specialist advice to Housing Advisors on the issue effecting women with additional vulnerabilities and lead on the improvement of systems, policies and practice related to the prevention of homelessness for women with additional vulnerabilities.
Knowledge, passionate and self-motivated you will act as the single point of contact for the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) and coordinate progress and development to maintain accreditation. You will build close partnerships with stakeholders, raising awareness of the range of housing options available, improving the advice and support that is offered to survivors of domestic abuse throughout the Borough.
The post holder is expected to work within a housing team to:
- Work one to one with cases, supporting women requiring additional support through the housing system.
- Provide specialist advice to Housing officers on issues affecting vulnerable women.
- Lead on the improvement and coordination of systems, policies and practice related to the prevention, relief and response to homelessness for vulnerable women.
- Be the lead for the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance and co-ordinate the processes and development to maintain accreditation.
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:
Please upload a copy of CV and supportive statement outlining how you meet the shortlisting criteria marked with ‘A’ on the person specification. Also provide the examples of your work experience where possible.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job Description and Person Specification
The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an Enhance Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/DBS
Due to the nature of the post, schedule g (1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies, therefore only applications from women will be considered.
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact (Delisha Louis) at dlouis@lambeth.gov.uk .
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 8^th September 2024.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
How to Apply:
If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.
In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.