Specialist Womens Case Co-Ordinator

Cardiff Councils Support and Accommodation Service provide accommodation, advice and support to vulnerable single people and families in housing need.

Our services run 24/7 365 days a year.

Due to the Covid
19 pandemic, our service has had to make large changes and the successful candidates will contribute to the expansion of the service within.

The Specialist Women’s Case Co-ordinator will be responsible for:

Providing an assertive and needs led support service to women with complex needs, including those sleeping rough.

To manage a caseload of complex individuals ensuing holistic assessments are undertaken and appropriate accommodation is secured.

To act as an advocate for women accessing the service at various partnership meetings and to work in partnership to secure long-term positive placements.

To support the wider service area as required.

We are looking for dynamic, motivated and creative individuals with the ability to foster positive relationships.

This is an exciting opportunity and we are looking for a variety of people from various working backgrounds to make a real difference. Proven experience of working with people with complex behaviours and an understanding of the issues faced by homeless individuals will be an advantage

The working environment can be challenging so the ability to remain calm under pressure will be an advantage. The role will require the successful candidate to support the management team with all aspects of the service.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Head teacher / Governing Body.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We will be looking to recruit into two post

• 1 x Temporary
• 1 x Permanent

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

As this is such an interesting role, we would encourage you to have an informal conversation in advance with Khaleel Alaale on  or K

Job Category Housing

Department Housing & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent