Young Persons Housing Navigator

 

• Establish effective communication and referral pathways for young people who are at risk of homelessness and in contact with other health and care agencies.
• Provide wrap around support in emergency/temporary/supported accommodations across West Sussex.
• Prioritise caseload depending on crisis intervention and severity of needs.
• Attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings supporting links to health and social care services, peer support networks, community assets and mutual aid.
• Work closely with the local authority, Health & Social care sector, partners and any provision linked to preventing Homelessness and improve joint working.

 

• An understanding and knowledge of the harmful effects associated with drug and alcohol use in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employment and personal relationships
• Experience facilitating successful tenancy sustainment and working to achieve positive community connections
• Experience of engaging with a wide variety of individuals with a variety of backgrounds and needs
• Experience or interest in supporting young people
• The ability to work flexibly is a must and have the ability to manage challenging behaviour

 

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
• Paid ‘wellbeing hour’ each week along with a access to the Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc
• A friendly and supportive team working in a dynamic environment
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme

 

  

  

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

23/6/2026

18/6/2026

Martin Gilchrist-Burnard (West Sussex Adults & YP) | m.gilchristburnard@cgl.org.uk | 07767630997

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.