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Referral and Assessment Worker
We are seeking a compassionate and confident Referral and Assessment Worker to support people at risk of homelessness across Greater Manchester.
Salary: £29,481 per annum
Location: Greater Manchester, Manchester Pathfinder
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term until March 2027
Closing date: 6 September 2026
About the role
As Referral and Assessment Worker with Depaul UK, you will be a first point of contact for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, helping them access the right support at the right time.
Working within the Pathfinder team, you will carry out needs and risk assessments, provide information and guidance, identify safeguarding concerns and connect people with appropriate services and support.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Acting as a welcoming first point of contact for people experiencing homelessness and referral partners.
· Completing needs and risk assessments to understand individual circumstances and support requirements.
· Providing information, advice, signposting and referrals to appropriate services.
· Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns appropriately.
· Maintaining accurate case records and handling sensitive information in line with data protection requirements.
· Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to achieve positive outcomes.
About you
You will have experience supporting vulnerable people, including those experiencing homelessness, and be confident building positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
You will also bring:
· Experience of assessing and managing risk.
· A good understanding of safeguarding and the ability to identify and report concerns.
· Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
· Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
· Experience maintaining accurate records and using databases and IT systems.
· Strong assessment and decision-making skills.
· Knowledge of relevant support pathways and services.
· A resilient, empathetic and person-centred approach.
About Depaul UK
Depaul UK works to end homelessness and change the lives of people affected by it. Established in 1989, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised people across the UK each year.
You will join an organisation that believes in the intrinsic worth and potential of every individual and is committed to helping people move towards greater safety, stability and independence.
Benefits include tailored training and development, 26 days' annual leave rising with service, flexible working where suitable, family-friendly policies, pension contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, a cash health plan, retail and lifestyle discounts and death-in-service benefit.
Depaul UK welcomes applications from people with lived experience and from all backgrounds and is committed to fair, inclusive and safer recruitment.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Homelessness Support Worker, Referral Worker, Assessment Worker, Housing Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Support Worker, Homelessness Prevention Worker, Tenancy Support Worker, Resettlement Worker or Housing Advice Worker.
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Job Title: Support worker
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Salary: £30,784.00 per annum
Hours: Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends
Contract: Permanent
PRHA is a great place to work – Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness. As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.
We have an exciting opportunity for Support Workers within two of our specialist services. We are looking for self-starters with a passion for sparking change in people’s lives. You will have the necessary skillset to empower people and support residents to achieve their goals.
PRHA hostels guarantee a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same. We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams and help our residents to change their lives for the better.
We are looking for:
Competencies
Please refer to job description.
What we offer
We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:
How to apply
Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification which can be found on our website. To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for PRHA and explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification. Please send your CV and Supporting Statement by clicking the Apply Now button. Furthermore, applications with no attached personal statement explaining how you meet the job description will not be considered.
It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Homeless Oxfordshire and make a lasting difference to people experiencing homelessness. At Project 41, you will support individuals with complex needs to build stability, confidence and independence while working towards successful move-on into suitable accommodation. You will build trusting, trauma-informed relationships, create person-centred support plans and work closely with partner agencies including health, substance use, probation and social care services. You will play a key role in helping people overcome barriers, achieve their goals and take the next step towards independent living. If you are committed to empowering people, promoting independence and creating positive change, this could be the role for you!
Main Purpose Of Job:
Project 41 accommodates individuals within the homeless pathway and as part of Oxfordshire’s Homelessness Alliance. These individuals have support needs including substance use, mental health and offending histories, but are able to live in dispersed accommodation in Oxford with a higher level of independence than in our hostels. The successful candidate will understand the trauma people using our services have experienced, and have a compassionate and assertive approach to building relationships. At Project 41 you will provide high quality support service provision, work with clients to ensure suitable and timely move on, ensure the health and safety and safeguarding of service users and colleagues, work in a psychologically informed way, and develop and maintain effective partnerships with relevant agencies.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
To ensure the effective delivery of high quality support, housing management and resettlement opportunities.
To develop effective professional relationships with service users that is trauma informed and compassionate, and which empowers and motivates our service users to make positive changes in their lives.
To work in partnership with support agencies to coordinate a holistic response to an individuals needs; this may include substance use services, probation, health professionals and adult social care.
To lead on identifying and applying for suitable move on accommodation, and providing support throughout the move and whilst settling in to new accommodation.
To assess risk and suitability of referrals for the service.
To be responsible for creating and actioning person centred, strengths based support plans, and identifying and working towards suitable move on.
To assess and manage risk for individuals and in the service, creating and maintaining risk assessments for all clients.
Reporting any safeguarding concerns without delay in line with procedures.
Work with the Team Manager and colleagues to achieve agreed contractual performance targets and organisational targets and objectives.
Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment across accommodation services; this may including room cleaning and clearance.
Manage challenging situations in line with procedures and to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
Ensure that IT systems are updated as required and concise record keeping is completed promptly.
To participate in the induction of and support new team members.
To contribute to a positive team culture which is inspiring and motivational.
Comply with Homeless Oxfordshire’s policies and procedures.
Contribute to a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are valued and staff are enabled to do their best.
Contribute to the work of the broader team.
Safeguarding Statement:
Homeless Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults, children and young people who are at risk of harm and that come into contact with our services. We believe that all adults, children and young people have an equal right to protection from abuse, regardless of their age, race, religion, ability, gender, language, background or sexual identity and consider the wellbeing of the vulnerable adult, child or young person is paramount. As a result, we have a robust safeguarding policy to ensure everyone is treated fairly and a whistleblowing policy to enable people raise any concerns confidentially. We expect everyone (staff, trustees, associates, volunteers and anyone working on behalf of the Company) to share this commitment and read, understand and adhere to this policy and related procedures.
Equal Opportunities:
We employ people on the basis of their abilities. We strive to attract and develop talent that is representative of our residents and all sections of the society, and do not discriminate based on of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional or cultural background. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.
About Us:
We are an open door for people experiencing homelessness whose lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage; providing safety, stability and support when it is needed most. We deliver this support across Oxfordshire by providing a range of accommodation with access to high quality support, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to take control of their own lives. We are an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer, and benefits to the role include: annual leave starting at 26 days (excluding bank holidays), flexible working, enhanced benefits with qualifying service, retail discounts with our Homeless Oxfordshire Benefits Hub, and life assurance up to four times your salary and a £250 bonus if you successfully refer a someone as a new colleague through our Employee Referral Scheme as a thanks from us!
What’s Next: Have a look at the job description to find out more about the role and apply on our website. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate .
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Community Support Worker will provide direct, practical and person-centered support to mentees approaching release from prison and after release into the community. Working under the direction of the Project Manager, the post-holder will help mentees identify priorities, develop and progress action plans, access appropriate services and maintain engagement during a period of significant transition.
This is a front-line resettlement and community support role. The post-holder will work alongside mentees, volunteer mentors, prison and probation colleagues and community services to reduce barriers to stability, support safe mentoring relationships and help mentees progress towards realistic goals.
The role requires someone who can build trust while maintaining clear professional boundaries, work confidently across prison and community settings, manage a varied caseload, respond proactively to changing needs and escalate safeguarding or risk concerns appropriately.
Key relationships
· Project Manager and Service Delivery Director.
· Other Trailblazers staff and project colleagues.
· Volunteer mentors and prospective volunteers.
· Mentees and, where appropriate, family members or other community support networks.
· Prison staff, including resettlement, offender management and other relevant departments.
· Probation practitioners and other statutory services.
· Community organisations, accommodation providers, DWP / Jobcentre Plus, employers, education and training providers, health and substance misuse services and other local partners.
Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures for young men (18-35) leaving prison.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a hardworking and resilient Support Worker to join our Homelessness Service located in Brent. No experience or personal care required, just the right values.
£30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Our benefits include:
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
A Support Worker will help to enable vulnerable people with complex support needs to manage their licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.
This role will be based at for Pound Lane, which is a high complex needs 24-hour service with same shift pattern.
The working pattern for this role is: - 5 days a week, working over a seven day pattern, weekends included. Shift pattern 8am-4am and late shift 1.30pm-9.30pm
What you'll do:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
About you:
What you'll bring:
Desirable:
About us:
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support worker to join our Homelessness and complex needs Social Care Service in Tower Hamlets.
£30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
* Free DBS
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
To enable vulnerable people with complex support needs to manage their licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.
The working pattern for this role consist of a mixture of early and late shifts to accommodate rota
This is a fixed term contract for 6 months
What you'll do:
* Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager
* Oversee the daily running of the service ensuring all health and safety responsibilities are met
* Raise safeguarding alerts and complete incident reports within specified timeframe
* Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
* Create support/action plans for providing appropriate support based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
* Support customers to undertake domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of living standards
* Support customers to move on from the service through their identified move on pathway liaising with our Resettlement Officer and Brent Housing team.
* Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
* Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
* Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards in line with GDPR protocol
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
What you'll bring:
Desirable:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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Terms and Conditions
Job title: Link Worker (Prison)
Reports to: Service Manager (Prison)
Direct reports: N/A
Start date: TBC – subject to successful MOJ prison vetting
Salary: £27,183 per annum
Working hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: HMP Bronzefield, HMP Downview, and HMP Send
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to work with women in custody, including on remand, preparing
them for, and connecting them with vital community support services on, release.
Key Responsibility Areas
1. Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy support both in prison and the community,
to women on remand in HMP Bronzefield, HMP Downview, and HMP Send.
2. Development and maintenance of professional relations in prison and the community.
3. Ensure clear, timely and effective communication and record keeping.
4. Proactively seek to develop your personal and professional practice and contribute to wider
organisational development.
5. Contribute to building a feminist leadership culture and positive working environment for
Women in Prison.
For the full job description, please see the Recruitment Pack
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join us and be part of something incredible - changing lives and creating fresh starts.
South West Community Chaplaincy (SWCC) provides dynamic, holistic support for people navigating the Criminal Justice System. We mentor individuals with criminal convictions to help them safely integrate back into their communities.
The Role
As our Community Connections Co-ordinator, you will inspire faith communities and churches across the South West to get involved. You will lead our volunteer network from start to finish, bringing creative ideas to attract, train, and support passionate people. Our volunteers are the absolute cornerstone of this life-changing work.
Key Responsibilities:
What we are looking for:
Benefits:
Bespoke, relational, mentoring for prison leavers, helping them to build a positive, crime-free future, and making our communities safer for all.

