Job Description
Salary: Grade 12 ranging from £28,598 to £32,061 per annum
This is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of people experiencing rough sleeping. As a Rough Sleeping Officer, you will work on the frontline, providing compassionate, practical support to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Through outreach, assessment, and partnership working, you will help individuals move towards safer, more stable housing and improved wellbeing across Somerset.
Role Summary
The Rough Sleeping Officer plays a vital role in Somerset Council’s work to reduce rough sleeping. Reporting to the Senior Operational Manager for Rough Sleeping and Homelessness, the role focuses on outreach engagement, needs assessment, and the delivery of personalised support. Working closely with statutory and non‑statutory partners, the postholder supports individuals sleeping rough to access housing, health, and support services, advocating o...