Rough Sleeper Assessment and Support Manager
Section
Housing Advice
Location
Town Hall
Salary
£43,149 to £45,529per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term- 24 Months
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 18 October 2026
Reference
DEHH03031-1
Rough Sleeper Assessment and Support Manager
Fixed term for 2 years ,37 hours per week
Grade 11Salary £43,149 to £45,529 per annum
Help us end rough sleeping in Preston. Lead a dedicated outreach and support team, develop innovative pathways out of homelessness, and make a lasting difference to the lives of some of the city's most vulnerable residents.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Development and Housing's Rough Sleeper Service as a Rough Sleeper Assessment and Support Manager
Are you passionate about supporting people to overcome homelessness and achieve lasting change?
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate leader to join our Rough Sleeper Service as a Rough Sleeper Assessment and Support Manager.
Working alongside the Rough Sleeper Strategic Lead, you will lead our Assertive Outreach and In Reach teams, helping some of Preston's most vulnerable residents to move away from rough sleeping and towards stable accommodation, improved wellbeing and greater independence.
This is a rewarding opportunity to shape services, build strong partnerships and ensure people experiencing homelessness receive the right support at the right time.
Duties include:
- Leading and supporting the Assertive Outreach and In Reach teams.
- Developing a person-centred, trauma-informed approach to engagement and support.
- Working closely with housing, health, social care and community partners to coordinate support.
- Removing barriers to accommodation and helping people access pathways into housing, training, employment and meaningful activities.
- Promoting safeguarding, managing risk and supporting staff development.
- Ensuring the voices of people with lived experience help shape and improve services.
- Supporting the delivery of emergency responses, including SWEP.
- Managing staffing rotas, supervision, training and performance
- Monitoring budgets, service performance and government reporting requirements.
- Working across multiple sites with flexible shift patterns.
About you:
You'll be an approachable and motivated manager with:
- Experience of leading teams within homelessness, housing, support, health or social care services.
- A strong understanding of rough sleeping, homelessness and complex needs.
- Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
- Experience of safeguarding, risk management and person-centred support.
- A commitment to trauma-informed practice and achieving positive outcomes.
- A full UK driving licence is desirable.
This role involves some evening and weekend working.
In return, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference every day, working alongside a dedicated team committed to supporting some of the city's most vulnerable residents.
International Sponsorship: This role is not open to international sponsorship.
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Rough Sleeper Assessment and Support Manager in Preston employer: Preston Partnership
Preston Partnership is an exceptional employer that values its team members by fostering a supportive work culture and providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Located in the heart of Scotland, employees enjoy generous benefits such as a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave, access to a local government pension scheme, and discounted travel options, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
