Locum Worker

Casual Locum Workers (Homelessness/Vulnerable adults) 

Rough Sleeping Service - London  

Are you looking to work flexibly at the times that you choose, in a variety of roles where you can make a real difference helping homeless people to rebuild their lives?  

At St Mungo’s we have a locum bank of approximately 340 casual workers who provide temporary cover, ensuring our services can continue to run smoothly when there are staffing gaps.  

We are looking for people who would be interested in joining our locum bank as an Assessment & Reconnection Worker (Locum) to work across our Assessment Hubs and Staging Posts across London.  

The St Mung’s Pan London Rough Sleeping Teams (No second Night Out) provide a rapid response intervention service for new rough sleeper to identify and work towards the quickest route away from the streets.   

As an Assessment and Reconnection Worker (locum) you will: 

• Be part of a busy team environment working closely with people new to rough sleeping. 

• Provide a personalised case management service to clients, turning assessment recommendations into practical action plans which fully involve the client.  

• Build and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders and other organisations to support clients and deliver a high-quality service. 

• Develop a knowledge of relevant legislation such as welfare benefits and housing legislation.  

About you 

This important role will suit people with:  

• Some experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change.  

• An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerable people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.  

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people and deal with those who may be in a difficult personal or emotional situation.  

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

What we can offer you  

As a casual locum worker you work flexibly, on an ad hoc or temporary basis and can chose to work the shifts that best fit your circumstances – this can be day or night. In order to provide you with ongoing support you will be allocated a supervising manager, and you will have access to training to ensure you have the tools to keep our clients safe. We offer enhanced pay for bank holidays and you can also accrue holiday pay.  

How to apply  

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

When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form.  

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

Closing date: 10 am on Monday 8 April 2024 

Interview and assessments on: 18-23 April 2024