We are looking for a motivated and well-organised individual to join our Advice Team on a six month contract, and support our mission to enable homeless and young vulnerable people to achieve independence and positive futures.

The post-holder should have the skills to effectively support and progress a caseload of young people who are currently homeless or at risk. A broad knowledge of housing and homelessness as well as experience in delivering specialist advice services is critical to this role.

SUPPORT PLANNER, COMPLEX NEEDS SERVICE, LINCOLN, FRWK06 £19,095 - £21,150, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

The Complex Needs service is based at Corner House in Lincoln City. The service will provide accommodation, targeting rough sleepers who present with multiple and complex needs, supporting those with a combination of homelessness, drug and/or alcohol misuse, mental health issues and/or challenging behaviour and offending.

  The aim of the service is to:

• reduce the level of rough sleeping by providing suitable accommodation

• improve the physical and mental health of rough sleepers by enabling access to health services including mental health and drug and alcohol treatment

• reduce the cost to health services by supporting the appropriate use of health pathways and preventing the need for high cost crisis interventions

• reducing the level of crime and anti-social behaviour including begging and street drinking by supporting rough sleepers to access benefits and positive alternatives to negative street based lifestyles

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SUPPORT WORKER, CORE PLUS, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, PERMANENT, 37HPW (TO COVER SHIFTS FROM 8AM - 4PM & 2PM – 10PM), FRWK03 £16,915 - £18,430 FTE

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced staff who want to support young people to overcome barriers preventing independence.  Experience within a supported housing setting with young people or youth work will be looked upon favourably.  We want to develop a team of staff that rely on each other, work in a consistent way and have the skills necessary to be able to soak up challenging behaviour and routinely de-escalate situations involving young people who may have an offending history.

Successful applicants will have an awareness of trauma informed care and will demonstrate an understanding of young people by the way in which they respond to behaviour and contribute to a psychologically informed environment. 

The service will accommodate four young people who are likely to be looked after or will have experienced a care background and we aim to develop existing skills that will enable them to move into other shared accommodation.  The work will be intensive and rewarding, however the well- being and resilience of staff will be supported by FHA.  Building rapport with the young people and offering activities to keep them occupied will be a large part of the role.

Liaising in a professional way with social workers, leaving care workers and youth justice workers is key.  The service will be fast paced and with a high level of accountability.  Some experience of report writing is desirable.

For more information please contact: Claire Windebank

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

SUPPORT WORKER, MOVE ON SUPPORT SERVICE (MOSS), BOSTON/SOUTH HOLLAND, PERMANENT, 37HPW, FRWK03 £16,915 - £18,430 FTE

This post is for the Move-On Support Service (MOSS) which is an Accommodation service with units in Boston and South Holland.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide support to the residents as identified on their individual support plans. The aim is to address their housing needs and work in partnership with health, housing & probation services to prepare the resident to move on to sustain their own accommodation.

You will have experience of working with vulnerable people, including some knowledge of people affected by substance misuse, history of offending, family and domestic abuse issues, and people with mental health support needs.

The successful applicant will:

• Be enthusiastic, motivated and able to communicate in an empathic way with people who may present with challenging support needs and behaviours
• Have a good understanding of the needs of vulnerable people
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills
• Recognise the need to be responsive and adaptable to the needs of the service delivery and service users
• Experience using a computer, inputting and up-dating information electronically and in written form
• Have an ability to work with empathy and creativity in order to encourage people to work towards independence

For more information please contact: Susan Cake-Taylor

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Are you passionate about supporting and transforming the lives of people who are experiencing homelessness?

About the role

The Longhills hostel is part of the Bristol complex needs service; which provides level 1 accommodation and housing related support for vulnerable adults with complex needs and/or mental health issues. You will be joining a team dedicated to providing clients with a safe environment in which to build their confidence, promote opportunities for positive change and support their recovery journey and move on.

As a Support Worker (known internally as a Project Worker), you will provide high-quality support, care and advice to clients that focuses on their strengths and goals, and is delivered in a way that suits them. You will work with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions, and assist in developing plans to achieve them.

What we’re looking for

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where all staff feel valued and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

To succeed in this highly rewarding roles you will need an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and have experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change. You will need to be committed to a person centred recovery approach to support and will a sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears and professional boundary issues. Please note, due to the needs of our services, our Support Workers are required to work a shift rota, so flexibility is required. This will include some weekends and bank holidays.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Pay and Other Benefits

St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am Tuesday 8 December 2020

Interview and assessments on: Friday 18 December 2020 (to be held remotely via video conference call)

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?

St Mungo’s is at the forefront of supporting individuals experiencing, or who have experienced, homelessness. Our work is more crucial now than ever before as we support our clients throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure that no one who has been housed during this time returns to homelessness.

We are looking for recovery focused support workers (known internally as project workers) to join our new Accommodation Service in Reading on a permanent, full-time basis.

Great Knolly’s Street provides PIE accommodation, which comprises bespoke pod accommodation units, to residents in a newly-designed site in central Reading.  The services closely adhere to the recovery model & trauma informed approach and will provide a period of settled accommodation to residents with a history of homelessness and complex needs.  The service will be operated in partnership with Reading Borough Council and provides an excellent opportunity to support individuals in accessing a home with an appropriate, and considered, element of support and eventual move-on to long-term, settled accommodation.

In this busy and varied role you will provide high-quality support, care and advice to clients that focuses on their strengths and goals, and is delivered in a way that suits them. You will work with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions, and assist in developing plans to achieve them. You will also work to connect residents with external services and develop independent living skills.

Who we’re looking for

To succeed in these highly rewarding roles you will:

• Have an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself
• Have experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change
• Have a sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears and professional boundary issues
• Be committed to our Recovery Ethos

However, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

If you believe that you have what we are looking for, and have an interest in working for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless, and you are ready to apply now please click the apply button.

Please note, due to the needs of our services, Support Workers are required to work a shift rota, so flexibility is required. This will include some weekends and bank holidays.

If the above sounds like you we’d love to hear from you!

To view job descriptions on our vacancies page, please click on the document available tab above the relevant job advert.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

For this role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday. 

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 9 December 2020

Interview and assessments on: Monday 21 or Tuesday 22 December 2020, via a Google Meet video call due to Covid19 distancing.

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED HOUSING SUPPORT OFFICER

The Chia Community Supported Housing Project is a five bedroom semi-independent living unit based in South Shields. We provide supported living for adult males with complex needs.

We are looking for a highly organised, compassionate, and motivated person to become our next Housing Support Worker. The successful candidate will have experience of working with people who have misused substances, suffered with their mental health and have offended. You will be committed to deliver high-quality person-centred services and share our values.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to bring their commitment to ‘make a difference everyday’ and change the lives of people who seeking a more positive future.

Who are we?’

Hospitality and Hope is a Christian Based charitable incorporated organisation established in 2002. Our purpose is to provide relief and long-term support to individuals and families in our community. The services we provide have enormous impact on the local people who use them through our foodbank, wellbeing programmes and supported housing project.

Our Vision

To provide food, shelter, and a future to vulnerable and homeless people in South Tyneside.

Our Values

Compassion – Reaching out with a heart and care for others, responding with understanding and a compelling desire to support vulnerable people.

Integrity- Shaping all our deliberations, discussions and decisions in ways that are

upright, ethical, and morally sound.

Inclusive – Welcoming and respecting in equal measure that all may feel valued.

Empowerment – Equipping and enabling all to be free from that which was holding them back.

If you think you are the right person for this exciting role we would love to hear from you.

 The closing date for applications is noon on Monday the 14th December 2020.

Please see full job description attached. 

The Marylebone Project is one of the UK’s largest providers of services for women experiencing homelessness. Those we support are often affected by substance misuse, unemployment, domestic violence and mental health issues. Whatever their story, we aim for the same ending; self-esteem, employment and independent living. We do this by providing shelter, education opportunities, spiritual space and events in a welcoming and secure environment.

We are looking for a fantastic Support Worker to join our team and provide trauma-informed support for women in the next stage of their journey. You will be someone who is passionate and experienced in shaping and delivering great support for vulnerable people, and work in a dynamic, positive and creative way to achieve the best outcomes for those you serve.  Ideally, you will have experience of working within a Psychologically Informed Environment and would have had experience supporting those with complex needs. 

To apply: Please see our Job Description and fill out the Application Form (available to download on our website) and email your application to our recruitment email.Please note we do not accept CV's.

Salary: £28,902 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Application deadline: 8.00am Monday 7 December 2020

Interview date: TBC

DBS: An enhanced DBS check required and compliance with Church Army’s safeguarding policies. Safeguarding training will be required. 

Occupational Requirement:  *Positions are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Physical requirement: The job regularly involves walking throughout the Project, which is based over 2 sites 100m apart, over a number of floors with stair access. There is also a requirement to travel across London for meetings and service user support. Physical mobility and ability to carry smaller items are required as essential.

 This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced casework manager to join our friendly and welcoming team providing support to destitute asylum seekers. We are looking for someone with a deep commitment to our relational, holistic way of working who will oversee our provision of advice and support in the areas of housing, asylum support, welfare, health access and mental health. The post would suit someone who is OISC registered, with significant experience of supporting people with insecure immigration status, experience of line managing staff and volunteers, supervising casework and coordinating work on complex cases across teams.  The postholder will need high levels of emotional intelligence, pastoral sensitivity, and a reflective approach to their work, in addition to depth of knowledge of the asylum system and relevant housing, health and social care landscape. 

In addition to undertaking their own casework and managing others to do the same, the postholder will also be responsible for a network of volunteers providing emotional support to refugees by phone. This will be developed later into an in person network providing accompaniment to refugees for appointments and other initiatives.

JRS UK provides a diverse range of services to around 350 destitute asylum seekers in the London area, including a day centre, activities encouraging peer support, a hosting scheme, accommodation project and immigration legal advice. While face-to-face services are temporarily suspended owing to COVID, we adapted rapidly to provide advice and support by phone and online and take emergency support onto the road through in person delivery. The postholder will initially work from home, providing advice and support by phone, but as the COVID public health situation changes, we will begin a phased return to providing face-to-face services. The postholder will need a highly flexible approach to adapt service delivery according to the shifting circumstances.  

JRS UK is a Catholic organisation and our work is rooted in Catholic social teaching and imbued with the spirituality of the Jesuits. But we serve people of all faiths and none without proselytising or favour. Our staff and volunteer teams are diverse and include people from many different faiths, nationalities, and generational backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with personal experience of the asylum system.  

SUPPORT PLANNER, MOVE ON SUPPORT SERVICE (MOSS), BOSTON/SOUTH HOLLAND, PERMANENT, 37HPW FRWK06 £19,095 - £21,150 FTE

This post is for the Move-On Support Service (MOSS) which is an Accommodation service with units in Boston and South Holland. The duties are the same as per attached Job Description and Person Specification but does not include Floating Support

MOSS Boston/South Holland is looking for Support Planner:

• To coordinate the planning and delivery of support to service users
• To ensure that clients and the building is safe and secure
• To build the skills and confidence of service users to empower them in maximising their independence
• To contribute to the achievement of contractual service obligations
• To work in partnership with other agencies to maximise service deliver.
• The successful applicant will be expected to provide support to the residents as identified on their individual support plans. The aim is to address their housing needs and work in partnership with health, housing & probation services to prepare the resident to move on to sustain their own accommodation.
• You will have experience of working with vulnerable people, including some knowledge of people affected by substance misuse, history of offending, family and domestic abuse issues, and people with mental health support needs.

The successful applicant will:

• Be enthusiastic, motivated and able to communicate in an empathic way with people who may present with challenging support needs and behaviour
• Have a good understanding of the needs of vulnerable people
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills
• Recognise the need to be responsive and adaptable to the needs of the service delivery and service users
• Experience using a computer, inputting and up-dating information electronically and in written form
• Have an ability to work with empathy and creativity in order to encourage people to work towards independence

For more information please contact: Susan Cake-Taylor

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We are looking for a new Admin & Advice Worker to join our committed and enthusiastic team. This is a 6 month position, and will suit an organised individual, who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to make a difference to the lives of asylum seekers and refugees in Nottingham. 

Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum (NNRF) is a vibrant local charity, seeking to provide a safe and welcoming space for asylum seekers and refugees. We are looking for an experienced advice worker with excellent administrational and organisational skills, to provide support for both our specialist and general advice services.

In this busy role you will be providing advise to our service users, signposting and building relationships with staff and external agencies, as well as maintaining your own caseload of clients based in temporary supported accommodation. You will also provide administrational support to our general advice helpline, helping us to run a smooth and efficient referral system.  

Details on how to apply can be found on our website - please see "Apply on website"

Deadline for applications - 23:59 Sunday 6 December 2020

HMP Lincoln and HMP North Sea Camp

Closing date: 30 November 2020 at 11.30pm

We’re looking for a client-focused individual with considerable experience of providing housing law and debt advice to join us at HMP Lincoln and HMP North Sea Camp as a Senior Resettlement Worker and help us help offenders to enjoy a brighter future.

Shelter deliver a Through the Gate service in prisons across the North West working in partnership with the Community Rehabilitation Community (CRC).This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a custodial resettlement service that helps prisoners to keep, access and improve their current accommodation, financial and employment position. The service also helps reduce the risk of reoffending upon release by working closely with all partner agencies within custody and key stakeholders in the community to improve the opportunities for offenders on release. Do you have what it takes to join us?

About the role
You will be part of a team delivering a professional, outcome focussed resettlement service to offenders on site at HMP Lincoln and HMP North Sea Camp. This will include line managing, supporting and supervising Resettlement Workers where required, reviewing quality standards and monitoring for all reportees and facilitating positive working relationships with internal and external agencies, CRC and NPS. Contributing to the HMP Induction programme, working with peers to identify prisoner needs, delivering immediate interventions and formulating and updating resettlement plans are also key elements of this role.

About you
A prison environment is unique and not everyone is suited to working within it. You’ll need to be resilient, calm and have the stamina to deal with often challenging situations. You’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced, high churn environment and be creative when it comes to problem solving.

You’ll have proven relevant experience, including supporting individuals seeking employment, and a good understanding of the main issues affecting homelessness and offenders. Proven line management experience, including supervision and appraisal, ideally gained in a criminal justice system setting, is important too, as is a proactive and collaborative approach, great relationships building skills, respect for others’ opinions and the ability to deal effectively with change. Proficient using Microsoft Office applications and case management systems, you’ll have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. This role is subject to Enhanced Level 1 security vetting.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Location: Greater London.

Salary:

Qualified applicants (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification) dependent on experience: £26,000 – £29,000 per annum.

Unqualified applicants, dependent on experience: £26,000- £27,000 per annum

Hours: Both full time (37.5 hours per week) & part time hours will be considered

Contract: Permanent

Vacancy Reference: SWA3013

Closing Date: 7th December 2020 noon

Interview Date: 16th December 2020

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

About the Service

Our Crisis Intervention Team provide front-line support to Solace’s Advice, Community and Accommodation-based Services across London. Crisis Intervention Workers enable our services to deliver a consistent, high standard of service. 

The team was created in order to have trained, skilled staff ready to cover gaps in service and facilitate the continued smooth running of services, proactively supporting women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.

About the Role

As a member of the Crisis Intervention Team, you will cover vacancies in a variety of roles, providing a high quality support service to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. This role is an excellent development opportunity which will allow you to gain experience in a wide range of services. 

The length of a placement within a service can range from several weeks to a few months. You will receive a local induction to the service at the start of the placement.  Please note you will have to travel for this role to a variety of sites over London.

For all roles, you will carry out risk and needs assessments, safety planning, and individual support planning with survivors as well as advocating on  behalf of service users with external agencies, implementing the empowerment model and a strength based approach.  All work should be service user led and trauma informed.

Within Community Services, you will typically fill roles as a Caseworker or IDVA. As a Caseworker you will provide user led one to one support. As an IDVA you will also contribute to the local MARAC process to improve survivor safety.

Within Accommodation Services you will typically fill the role of Refuge Worker. You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including the admission of survivors of domestic violence to the refuge. You will work with women to devise a support plan that meets their immediate practical and emotional needs and starts the process of recovery, linking women into more specialist support services where required.

As a member of the Advice Service you will provide an effective and efficient advice and casework service to women affected by VAWG. The responsibilities include working on the advice line on a rota-basis and providing accurate advice, support, advocacy and casework to women and girls affected by all forms of VAWG as well as professionals. The role also includes supporting and supervising our volunteers on the line. Ensuring the duty inbox is checked and the referrals are processed.

About You

If you demonstrate commitment, innovation, passion, non-judgemental and collaboration, you’ll thrive in our diverse feminist team of professional women. 

Ideal candidates will have:

• Sound understanding of practical, emotional, social and economic issues affecting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.

• In-depth knowledge and confidentially advising on a range of options including safe housing, criminal justice, civil remedies

• Demonstratable knowledge of adult and children safeguarding

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to thrive on working under pressure, prioritising workload and crisis management

• Sensitive and non-judgemental approach when working with vulnerable clients

• Experience in risk assessment, management and safety planning

• CAADA/Safe Lives/Women’s Aid IDVA or DAPA qualified (Desirable), or willingness to study.

In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

Due to the nature of this role, an enhanced DBS will be required.

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED HOUSING AND SUPPORT MANAGER

The Chia Community Supported Housing Project is a five bedroom semi-independent living unit based in South Shields. We provide supported living for adult males with complex needs.

We are looking for a highly organised, compassionate, and motivated person to become our next Housing & Support Manager. The successful candidate will bring relevant knowledge in the housing support sector and have experience of working with people who have misused substances, suffered with their mental health and have offended. You will be committed to deliver high-quality person-centred services and share our values.

This is a great opportunity for anyone aspiring to take their next career step in a housing support setting.

Who are we?

Hospitality and Hope is a Christian Based charitable incorporated organisation established in 2002. Our purpose is to provide relief and long-term support to individuals and families in our community. The services we provide have enormous impact on the local people who use them through our foodbank, wellbeing programmes and supported housing project.

Our Vision

To provide food, shelter, and a future to vulnerable and homeless people in South Tyneside.

Our Values

Compassion – Reaching out with a heart and care for others, responding with understanding and a compelling desire to support vulnerable people.

Integrity- Shaping all our deliberations, discussions and decisions in ways that are

upright, ethical, and morally sound.

Inclusive – Welcoming and respecting in equal measure that all may feel valued.

Empowerment – Equipping and enabling all to be free from that which was holding them back.

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If you think you are the right person for this exciting role we would love to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday the 14th December 2020.

Interviews will take place on the 28h and 29th of December 2020 via Zoom or Teams.

Please see attached document for full job description.