Hostel Coordinator

Job Introduction

The Tenancy Services Team at BCP Council is looking to recruit a full-time Hostel Co-ordinator.   

The team is responsible for managing all aspects of the Council’s temporary accommodation portfolio including Joint Living properties, self-contained, family and singles shared accommodation schemes.  

 The successful applicant will be based at a shared accommodation for either singles or families who are experiencing homelessness. You may also be required to work across the other hostels or sites from time to time. They will be responsible for the day-to-day housing management and coordination of services attending the scheme. Services include cleaning, maintenance contractors, and wider support services. They will also be required to assist in supporting some of the wider team activities including administrative tasks.  

 Experience in dealing with challenging behaviour and client groups having experienced homelessness would be of benefit. The successful candidate will liaise with and develop good positive working relationships across teams within the Council and external agencies.  

 The role will be challenging and fast-paced with the successful applicant needing to provide a proactive and efficient service.  

 This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.”

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.

For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Field on 01202 118738 or on sarah.field@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people.  Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline.  We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services.  By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see our website. 

As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place in 2025.

DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.  Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.