Due to growth of fundraising income, this forward-thinking charity has created a new role within fundraising compliance.

This charity is looking for someone to take full responsibility for fundraising compliance. The right person will understand fundraising methods and motivations, and can use compliance as a positive tool.

Job specification

• Ensure fundraising compliance in all fundraising activities
• Develop and management of risk frameworks
• Ensure data protection in fundraising
• Implement and develop processes and procedures for fundraising compliance

Person specification

• Experience within fundraising compliance
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication skills and a relationship builder
• Problem solver
• Creative thinker

Applications are being received on a rolling basis.

Remote interviews will be conducted and the successful candidate will be online on-boarded.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Janice Hardy at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

As part of the response to COVID-19, a coordinated approach to support people away from homelessness is being implemented. Thames Reach are looking to quickly recruit relief workers to support our services during this time.

We are currently looking for Sessional Staff to work across a variety of projects within Thames Reach. This will include night and day shifts in accommodation services, welfare checks to vulnerable people’s homes in the community, and street outreach shifts supporting rough sleepers to move into accommodation.

Sessional Staff are an important part of our organisational teams, providing greater flexibility in how we can respond and ensure we can provide effective services at all times. As a sessional worker, the hours and frequency of your work will vary. This is in response to the needs of the people we are working with, the development of our services, and changes in staffing.

Such a position may be ideal for you if you wish to work flexibly or if you have other commitments and want to have your work fit around these or you are interested in exploring a career in the homelessness sector.

You will find on our website, role descriptions for our Support Workers. Expectations for our sessional staff are consistent with these job descriptions.

You will have:

– Good communication skills

– Good administration and IT skills.

– Flexibility to work late, early, weekend and night shifts.

– Sensible approach to problems and collaborative working.

– Ability to work on your own and with a team.

– Commitment to safe working practice

– A sensible approach to risk management.

We will be holding video interviews for sessional staff, please submit your completed forms as soon as you can. We welcome applications at all times and regularly hold interview days. 

For more informaton please visit our website. 

We are accepting CVs. Please send your CVs along with a COVER LETTER explaining why you are a good fit for the role via the apply button.

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

Senior Project Worker OLAC
Leylands Rd / Horsham
Permanent Contract
37.5 Hours per week
£26,115 per annum

As Senior Project Worker, you’ll be working alongside the OLAC Manager to support the implementation of our OLAC service. You will be expected to coordinate the implementation of a range of activities within the projects and provide support for the residents. You will have the ability to engage and build a rapport with both the team and the residents.

The ideal candidate for this post will have:
• Experience of working within Older Looked After Children service,
• Good knowledge of, and relationships with, partnership agencies within West Sussex,
• Proven experience in safeguarding young people,
• Excellent record keeping and IT skills.
A valid driving licence is required for the role.

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

The position involves working 5 days over a 7-day rolling rota, including some weekends, evenings and early mornings. 

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Closing date for applications: Thursday 9th April 2020 at 9am

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note that we do not accept CVs.
To apply, please download an Application Pack and an Application Form from YMCA DownsLink Group.

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

Night Support Worker
Horsham
Permanent Contract
37.5 Hours per week
£22,305 per annum (plus night worker allowance of £1,500 per annum)

We are recruiting to our Night Support Team to work in our supported housing project in Horsham.
You will work within our property that provides accommodation and associated support services to young people aged between (16 to 25 years old's). An understanding of the support needs of the young people we work with is desirable.
In particular you will help to keep our properties safe and secure throughout the night.
While there are systems in place to support you, a substantial part of the role includes lone working and will require someone competent and confident when working alone, and somebody who is able to deal with unacceptable behaviour appropriately.
This is challenging yet rewarding work that helps the young people we support to belong, contribute, and thrive 
The position comes with excellent training and development opportunities. 

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

The position involves working on a 4 waking night shifts on, 4 waking shifts off rota pattern.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Closing date for applications: Thursday 9th April 2020 at 9am

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note that we do not accept CVs.
To apply, please download an Application Pack and an Application Form from YMCA DownsLink Group. 

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

Bank Project Workers

Burgess Hill, Crawley, Horsham, Worthing, Guildford

Varied shifts across all areas - please specify which area(s) on application

Sessional Contract 

£10.05 per hour

We are recruiting Bank Staff to work with a diverse group of young people, in our large Foyers (supported housing) and in our smaller Looked After Children’s Services. We are currently recruiting in:

Burgess Hill 

Crawley

Horsham

Worthing

Guildford

YMCA DLG provide accommodation which houses young people aged 16 to 25 and provides specialist support to enable thriving lives. Working in a holistic manner, we adopt a psychologically informed approach to support young people to transition into independent living through a range of one to one and group activity.

Our teams take an asset-based approach to actively encourage young people into education, employment and training. As a service, we provide a safe and welcoming environment for young people, with their aspirations and desires always at the forefront of the support we offer. Overall, we seek to encourage and enable young people to become empowered by providing positive opportunities which allow them to learn and achieve the independent skills they need to live positive and fulfilling lives.

As well as managing their accommodation, we provide intensive housing management, signposting to other agencies and provide group work and activities that enable young people to achieve the skills they need to begin managing life independently.

A good understanding of the support needs and aspirations of young people we work with is desirable. 

You will help to keep our properties safe and secure throughout the day and night through different shift patterns (over a 7-day rota) across our services.

Burgess Hill – Looked After Children’s Service : We provide accommodation that is commissioned by West Sussex Council to provide 24-hour support to young people aged 16-18 years old.

Crawley Foyer : 40 bed Project providing supported accommodation for 16 – 25-year old’s the focus of the work is to help develop the young people’s skills and confidence through our More Than a Room support delivery so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently.

Horsham Y Centre : The Horsham Y Centre provides housing to 50 young people. The focus of the work is to help develop the young people’s skills and confidence through our More Than a Room support delivery so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently.

Worthing Foyer : Supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25. The foyer consists of 27 bedsits, complete with ensuite facilities, separated into 2 to 3-bedroom flats.

The focus of the work is to help develop the young people’s skills and confidence through our More Than a Room support delivery so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently.

Guildford : YMCA Guildford Foyer is YMCA Guildford’s supported housing project offering accommodation to 34 young people from Guildford and Surrey. The needs of these young people vary from low to high. However, all young people are treated as individuals and tailored support packages are offered to support them to become fully independent in the future.   We support young people to develop socially and personally in order that they may grow in confidence and learn to live more independently in communities in which they feel they can belong, contribute and thrive.

While there are systems in place to support you, a substantial part of the role includes the ability to lone work. Therefore, we will require someone competent and confident when working alone and somebody who is able to understand and work with complex and challenging behaviour appropriately.

This can be challenging yet very rewarding work that helps young people to belong, contribute, and thrive - please have a look at our website.

The position comes with excellent training and development opportunities.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Closing date for applications: Please note this is a rolling advert and applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. 

Interview date: Interviews arranged on a rolling basis.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

To apply, please download an Application Pack and an Application Form from YMCA DownsLink Group's website.

Fixed term contract for 12 months

Are you looking for an opportunity where your skills will make a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives?

About the role

Somewhere Safe to Stay west delivers essential provision to seven west SStS is moving into its second year providing intensive move on support to rough sleepers and those at high risk of rough sleeping. Through their work with SStS west many clients will be prevented from ever having to sleep rough.

The team will work across seven West London Boroughs supporting clients with temporary accommodation arrangements at risk of breaking down. The team will work rapidly to mediate and prevent accommodation from breaking down; and providing support to clients to find suitable alternative accommodation where this is not possible.

In the role of Case Coordinator you will:

• Play a central role in coordinating the day to day case work of 3 Prevention Workers to ensure the undertaking of high quality casework with clients.

• Provide essential support and guidance to the team of Prevention Workers; particularly around reconnection and complex cases; working with a person centred approach.

• Develop and maintain good relationships with partner services such as Local Authorities; and other internal and external stakeholders to achieve the aims of the project.

  Work alongside the SStS Managers to develop and implement the essential prevention service to ensure that targets are met.

  In this role you will work across West London, Monday – Friday (9am-5pm).

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone with experience of communicating, liaising and negotiating with stakeholders and external agencies to a high level; to build strong partnerships to deliver services. You will also have experience of client case management and the resilience to achieve and meet agreed outcomes. The ability to coordinate a project or team in a homelessness service and provide reconnection advice, is also essential.  

If you have the ability to manage complex behaviours and motivate staff and clients to achieve outcomes with a creative and person centred approach; great communication skills and the ability to manage your own time, and empower individuals to make positive changes we want to hear from you.

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

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 7 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, 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%.

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. 

Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form.

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.

Closing date: 10am on 14 April 2020

Interview and assessments on: 28-29 April 2020

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.

Do you have a genuine interest in supporting people to rebuild their lives?

About the role

Somewhere Safe to Stay (SStS) West delivers essential provision to seven west London boroughs and is at the forefront of efforts to prevent rough sleeping. After a successful pilot year SStS is moving into its second year providing intensive move on support to those at high risk of rough sleeping. Through their work with SStS many clients will be prevented from ever having to sleep rough.

We are looking for 3 Rough Sleeping Prevention Workers to join the team to work specifically with clients in temporary accommodation arrangements at risk of breaking down.

The Rough Sleeping Prevention Workers will:

• Work with clients across seven West London Boroughs; working rapidly to mediate and prevent accommodation from breaking down; and providing support to clients to find suitable alternative accommodation where this is not possible.

• Lead on triaging new referrals and

• Provide personalised case management helping clients to access suitable accommodation as quickly as possible.

• Work on developing relationships with landlords to secure access for clients and provide advocacy to home local authorities to support client reconnection where appropriate.

In this role you will work Monday – Friday (9am-5pm) largely in the community managing your own caseload and meeting with clients in convenient public locations.

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What we’re looking for

These roles will suit those with experience of working at pace in a public facing environment. You will need some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerable people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. If you have the ability to manage complex behaviours and motivate clients to achieve outcomes with a creative and person centred approach; great communication skills and the ability to manage your own time, and empower individuals to make positive changes we want to hear from you.

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

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 7 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, 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. 

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.

Closing date: 10am on 14 April 2020

Interview and assessments on: 28-29 April 2020

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.

Do you believe everyone should have a place to call home and the chance to lead a fulfilling life?

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

We need people who want to work waking nights to provide cover in our Young Peoples Accommodation Services in North London.  Do you have what it takes to join our team?  Our waking night staff provide an overnight  point of contact for our young people, you must have some experience of working with ages 16 plus and Young Persons and ideally in a residential setting. 

Our shifts include weekends and bank holidays.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a genuine passion for working with people.
• Are looking for night working hours. 
• Can manage the sometimes complex behaviours our clients may present with and can adapt to fit with those varying needs. 
• Can fit in with teams.
• Have a flexible, resilient, thoughtful and committed approach to their work. 
• You must be self motivating and energetic & reliable.

We offer the chance to gain valuable experience working as part of a dynamic service staffed by experienced, enthusiastic and committed individuals.

If you like the sound of this we would love to hear from you.

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

Closing date for applications: 13th April 2020 @ midnight

Interviews to be held:  20th April 2020 (subject to change)

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects was commended for their work.

Recruiting Bank Support Workers to join our services across London and the Home Counties!

£10.55 per hour plus Pension scheme. This role is working a zero hour contract.

Look Ahead is a specialist housing association and provider of tailor-made care, support and accommodation services. We support thousands of people across London and the South East with a diverse range of needs, helping them to make individual choices, achieve goals and take control of their own lives.

With over forty years in social care under our belt, we are experts through both practice and understanding. Today, we are proud to be the trusted partner of over 30 local authorities and health trusts, providing specialist support and care services for over 7,000 people every year with a wide range of needs, including:
- Mental health
- Learning disabilities
- Homelessness and complex needs
- Young people and care leavers

Overall Purpose

Bank Support Workers have the ability to accept any shifts available on an ad-hoc basis across all of Look Ahead's specialisms including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Homelessness and Young People. Bank Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices. Within Learning Disability services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. Within Mental Health and Homelessness services they will enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package. While carrying out activities, Bank Support Workers should deal with all customers, visitors and staff in a professional and appropriate manner and report to Look Ahead staff and management any observations relating to customers' welfare.

Key Responsibilities

- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Conducting key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local area to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
- Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

The above sets out the key responsibilities and typical tasks, however not all of these tasks will be relevant to all specialisms. You may also be required to undertake various other tasks and duties to ensure that our customers' needs are fully and effectively met. The list is not exhaustive.

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

A home is a fundamental human need, as vital as education or healthcare. But in Britain today, that right is denied to millions of people whose lives are blighted by homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. For over 50 years Shelter have been striving for change and leading the way in response to what has become a national emergency.

Job Title: Assistant Director of Governance, Planning and Property

Location: London

Salary: £60k

Shelter exists to defend the right to a safe home. Every year, we help defend the rights of millions struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support, and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, a safe home will be a reality for everyone.

The Assistant Director of Governance, Planning & Property, a newly created role, which will be an integral role within Shelter's strategic and operational leadership teams. You will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for operational planning & performance, risk management, property, procurement and governance frameworks. Working closely with the Senior Executive Team, peers and other stakeholders, to support and foster key decision making across the charity which feeds into the strategic ambitions of the organisation.

We are looking for an exceptional individual with a successful leadership track record, of developing, driving and supporting operational planning and performance management with a diverse range of stakeholders. With significant experience of charity governance and working with non-executive trustees and committees, you will act as a strategic enabler in delivering cross organisational activity and strategic objectives.

You will enjoy cultivating positive relationships working across the whole organisation having substantial input to high level decision making. Offering personal credibility and commercial acumen you will demonstrate a personal commitment to ensure Shelter achieves its purpose.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference in a vibrant and exciting charity.

For further information about this exciting opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please visit the dedicated microsite via the Apply button.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: 5 April 2020

Interviews with Prospectus: 13 April - 1 May 2020

Interviews with Shelter: w/c: 11 May 2020 & w/c: 18 May 2020

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.

If after reviewing the microsite you feel you meet the criteria and you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alex Williams or Suzannah Fazackerley at Prospectus. 

Shelter is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. Appointments are made on merit.

A home is a fundamental human need, as vital as education or healthcare. But in Britain today, that right is denied to millions of people whose lives are blighted by homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. For over 50 years Shelter have been striving for change and leading the way in response to what has become a national emergency.

Job Title: Assistant Director of Finance

Location: London

Salary: £65k

Shelter exists to defend the right to a safe home. Every year, we help defend the rights of millions struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support, and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, a safe home will be a reality for everyone.

The Assistant Director of Finance, a newly created role, will be an integral role within our Strategic and Operational Leadership Team. Working closely with the Senior Executive Team, peers and other stakeholders, you will be responsible for providing financial insights and ensuring comprehensive and robust financial management, policies and controls are in place to actively contribute to the delivery of Shelter's ambitious strategy and meet all the business needs.

We are looking for a fully qualified accountant, with significant leadership and team management experience, and excellent attention to detail. You will have significant experience of building and delivering through high performing and outcome-focused teams.

You will enjoy cultivating positive relationships working across the whole organisation having substantial input to high level decision making. Offering personal credibility and commercial acumen you will demonstrate a personal commitment to ensure Shelter is financially sustainable in order to achieve it purpose.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference in a vibrant and exciting charity.

For further information about this exciting opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please visit the dedicated microsite via the Apply button.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: 5 April 2020

Interviews with Prospectus: 13 April - 1 May 2020

Interviews with Shelter: w/c: 11 May 2020 & w/c: 18 May 2020

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.

If after reviewing the microsite you feel you meet the criteria and you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alex Williams or Suzannah Fazackerley at Prospectus.

Shelter is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. Appointments are made on merit.

Fixed term contract until March 2021

Are you passionate about ending rough sleeping? 

About the role and what we’re looking for

As the Outreach Coordinator you will take responsibility for the day-to-day service delivery of the Reading Street Outreach Team.  You will have direct line management duties for a small team, comprising a number of outreach workers and a housing led worker. 

You will take an active role in all operational requirements, from recruitment to people management, data analysis, ensuring a consistently high standard of service delivery and effective multi-agency partnership working.  You will be highly motivated, often working to your own initiate, and be proactive in identifying creative solutions to often complex and fluid situations. 

We are looking for highly motivated people who share our ambition and have some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment. Great communication skills and experience of working effectively with others is essential in this role. 

This role will suit someone with experience in dealing with rough sleepers with multiple needs and the ability to work with challenging behaviour. You will also have some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. If you have the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills we want to hear from you.

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 7 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, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working 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.

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.

Closing date: 10am on 13 April 2020

Interview and assessments on: TBC

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.

Fixed term contract until March 2021

Are you passionate about ending rough sleeping? 

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Reading Street Outreach Team (SOT) as a Housing Led Worker.

About the role and what we’re looking for

As the Housing Led Worker you will manage a small client caseload with the intention of providing individual and person-centered support.  You will be highly motived and enjoy working with people, in a variety of different settings and environments.  Working to your own initiate and remit, you will be resourceful and creative in your approach to the working environment, and be able to initiate positive working relationships with a variety of different people, from an early stage.

You will welcome challenges and have the confidence to find creative and individual solutions to a variety of different situations; you will be also have a degree of resilience & fortitude.  We are looking for highly motivated people who share our ambition and have some experience of dealing directly with the public and/ or customers in a busy service environment. Great communication skills and experience of working effectively with others is essential in this role. 

This role will suit someone with experience in dealing with rough sleepers with multiple needs and the ability to work with challenging behaviour. You will also have some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. If you have the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills we want to hear from you.

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

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 7 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, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working 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.

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.

Closing date: 10am on 13 April 2020

Interview and assessments on: TBC

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.

Fixed term contract until March 2021

Are you passionate about ending rough sleeping? 

About the role and what we’re looking for

Working as an Outreach Worker you are involved in making contact and rapid intervention with people sleeping rough, assessing their needs and delivering personalised case management; to support individuals to make the move away from the streets. Outreach Workers also work in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and agencies.

We are looking for highly motivated people who share our ambition and have some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment. Great communication skills and experience of working effectively with others is essential in this role. 

This role will suit someone with experience in dealing with rough sleepers with multiple needs and the ability to work with challenging behaviour. You will also have some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. If you have the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills we want to hear from you.

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

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 7 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, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working 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. 

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.

Closing date: 10am on 13 April 2020

Interview and assessments on: TBC

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.