Job Description

To apply for this role please visit the Powys County Council website. Applications made through Indeed will NOT be considered. Visit https://en.powys.gov.uk/job-vacancies

Location - North Powys

About the role:

The role will involve working with people who approach the local authority, PtHB and other partners for assistance in relation to potential homelessness, who have multiple complex needs, including substance misuse, mental ill health. Persons presenting will often lead chaotic lifestyles, requiring the post holder to ensure all statutory agencies and others engage to provide appropriate assistance, and where this is not happening, call multi-disciplinary meetings to resolve.

About you:

Knowledge of housing and homelessness duties, social care, mental health services, support services for vulnerable people To be confident working with vulnerable people, empathetic, kind, compassionate and trustworthy Ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships across professional disciplines and various stakeholders Ability to work under pressure, to targets, manage and prioritise a number of competing demands Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills including good letter writing and verbal communication skills Ability to relate to and gain the confidence, trust and respect of key internal and external partners

What you will do:

-Collaborate with Housing, Mental Health, and Substance Misuse teams to assess individuals and identify suitable, sustainable housing and support options.

-Support individuals with complex needs--primarily mental health and substance misuse--who are homeless or at risk, helping them maintain or secure accommodation, including temporary housing.

-Work closely with internal teams and external agencies (e.g., Housing, Health Board, voluntary/statutory services) to address homelessness and improve holistic support options in Powys.

-Act as the lead for complex needs assessments, advising on support plans for street homeless individuals and those with mental health/substance misuse issues, including appropriate referrals.

-Manage a caseload of complex needs clients, supporting them in maintaining accommodation and complying with tenancy/licence conditions.

-Assist Service Users in developing Personal Wellbeing and Housing Plans (e.g., Care and Treatment, Substance Misuse, Advanced Directives), ensuring data protection and alignment with personal goals.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 33,366.00-35,235.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newtown SY16

Application deadline: 22/07/2025