The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Colonnades House, Doncaster
Salary details: Grade 7, £28,598 - £31,537 (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Temporary, Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2029
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date: 30th August 2026
Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Day Centre Support Navigator.
The overarching aim of the Starting Point Hub is to reduce the number of individuals sleeping rough and returning to rough sleeping in Doncaster. The role will be delivered in partnership with the Complex Live Alliance with the intention of providing a stable, independent home and intensive personalised support and case management to homeless people with multiple and complex needs. The Starting Point Hub will be required to meet the immediate accommodation needs and work with key agencies, partners and stakeholders to provide a holistic needs assessment of those who are experiencing street homelessness/rough sleeping. These individuals will have in most cases Complex Needs. They may have been asked to leave other services for a variety of reasons, or not engaging with services at the time of the referral.
Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 4th September 2026 and interviews are anticipated on Thursday 17th September 2026.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Starting Point Senior Caseworker Stuart Parsons, Tel: 07880503121, Email:
[email protected]
This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
