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About Us
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works alongside Government, community groups and specialist Delivery partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from housing and employment to education and health & wellbeing.
The role of BOP spans project development (working with Government and others to design and launch the service), project management (coordinating the delivery phase, managing performance, and liaising with the various stakeholders) and project finance (funding the project until it starts to earn outcomes payments). Our own funding comes from a group of pioneering social investors, including The Office for Civil Society, Big Society Capital, Pilotlight, Trust for London, who, like us, are motivated by improving lives and changing the system for the better.
About the role
In 2018 Bridges Outcomes Partnerships co-designed the Single Homelessness Prevention service with Brent Council following the Homelessness Reduction Act (2018). The service provides early intervention to prevent or relieve homelessness for single people who previously would not have received support, aiming to prevent the mental trauma associated with homelessness and stop individuals reaching crisis point.
Our services continue to evolve into models that combine homelessness prevention, refugee support, and family stability interventions to improve life chances for vulnerable people and reduce the long-term impacts of housing instability and child poverty.
The Referral & Assessment Officer is a key role within the London Partnership, it is the first point of contact for people who have experienced trauma or are struggling to find a home.
As part of the role, you will be responsible for the following activities within this element of the service
· Receiving inbound referrals into the London central point of access, ensuing all data points are completed and case assessed to ensure referral to the right delivery partner/service.
· Reviewing and processing referrals into the online referral portal, triaging to the most appropriate service for them.
· Ensure that referrals are triaged and allocated to a specialist organisation within the agreed timeframes
· Inputting and processing self-referrals into the SHPS case management system
· Identify, record and refer any immediate safeguarding concerns through the appropriate pathways
· Ensuring the case management system is maintained through timely and accurate record keeping
· Build strong, positive and collaborative relationships with relevant agencies to enable effective referral pathways into specialist services within the partnership and to external services
· Work closely with the Programme Manager to provide details on referral activity and outline any issues or opportunities which might need intervention.
· Ensure the service is accessible to all, recognising peoples’ differences, experiences, communication/language and accessibility needs
· Provide regular reporting to programme lead and commissioners.
About you
At BOP we value both lived and learnt experience, the following skills and experience areas can be discussed individually and should not deter you from applying for the role if you feel you meet the requirements due to your lived experience.
Skills & Experience
Essential
· Have experience of or an understanding of trauma and best practice when working with vulnerable individuals.
· Have an empathetic, compassionate and non-judgemental approach with the ability to adapt, build rapport and enable trusting conversations with both vulnerable adults and professionals over the telephone and by email
· An understanding of risk and safety planning within the context of vulnerable adults and experience in applying practices and procedures
· Experience of record keeping within a case management system
· Excellent organisational and IT literacy skills
· Strong communication skills with a collaborative and flexible approach to work
· Willingness to continuously develop knowledge and skills through training
· Demonstrates understanding of the impact of structural inequalities (e.g., racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, sexism) on experiences of domestic abuse and help-seeking.
· Understands intersectionality — how overlapping identities (e.g., ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, immigration status, age, faith) shape the risks, barriers, and needs of survivors
· Understanding of how language barriers, digital exclusion, or immigration status can affect access to support.
· The ability to work collaboratively within a team and wider Partnership as well as independently, and can organise workload and prioritise depending on the needs of the service
· Drive to be part of a positive change and have passion for supporting people who have experienced harm caused by domestic abuse
· Desire to support a unique impact-led programme with a passion to make a positive difference to people's lives
Desirable
· Additional spoken languages, particularly those spoken in Southern Asian communities
· Experience of working with a charity/third sector organisation
· Understanding of vulnerable adults and best approaches to build trusting relationships
· Knowledge of working within services which take a person-centred approach.
Safeguarding Commitment: As part of Bridges, you will help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for everyone we interact with. We believe safeguarding is a shared responsibility, where all colleagues play an active role in promoting wellbeing, identifying safeguarding concerns, and working together to ensure these are addressed promptly and respectfully. This includes maintaining professional boundaries, reporting concerns promptly in line with organisational policies, and completing all required safeguarding training. All colleagues must remain vigilant, model safe practices, and contribute to a culture where people are valued, listened to and where safety, dignity, and wellbeing are prioritised at all times.
Data Protection Commitment
As part of Bridges, you will play an important role in protecting the privacy, rights, and personal information of the people we support, our colleagues, and our partners. We expect all team members to handle data with care, respect, and confidentiality, following our organisational policies and the requirements of data protection legislation. This includes using information appropriately, storing and sharing it securely, and reporting any concerns or breaches promptly. You will be supported with training and guidance to help you contribute to a culture where trust, transparency, and responsible data practices are embedded in our services and decision making.
What we will offer you
• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.
• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.
• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with 5% Employer contribution
• We offer Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and wellbeing benefits & resources
• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period
• You will be able to access Learning and development opportunities
Application process/next steps
Once you click on the link to apply you will be directed to Applied, the platform that manages all our applications. You’ll answer some questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.
NB We value authenticity are looking for applications that genuinely reflect your own experience, skills, and motivation for the role. While we recognise that some candidates may use AI tools for light support (for example, to check grammar or structure), we ask that all answers and application content are predominantly your own work. This helps ensure a fair and meaningful assessment of every application.
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with the hiring team. First round interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 20th April.
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, for this particular role candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.
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About the role:
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe that everyone deserves a place to call home - and the support to make it truly theirs. As a Caseworker in our Tenancy Sustainment Team, you’ll do so much more than help people keep a roof over their heads. You’ll be part of someone’s journey toward stability, growth, and renewed confidence. Whether welcoming someone at the start of their support journey, walking alongside them as they navigate life’s challenges, or supporting them to move on to greater independence, your work will have a lasting impact.
This is a role that develops you as much as it empowers others. Every day brings new opportunities to build trusting relationships, use your creativity to solve real-world problems, and collaborate with a committed team that is shaping the future of housing support across London. You’ll deliver one-to-one, person-led support that enables people to maintain their tenancies, improve their wellbeing, build financial resilience, and engage fully in their communities. Alongside your clients, you’ll draw on a wide network of Single Homeless Project (SHP) and community services to help turn personal goals into meaningful outcomes.
Join us, and you’ll be part of an ambitious, values-led organisation where you’ll grow your skills, stretch your potential, and see the tangible difference your work makes - every single day. Whether you’re just starting out or ready for your next challenge, this is more than a job - it’s a career with purpose.
Caseworker posts are for Mondays - Fridays, 9am to 5pm. The role is based at our office in Kings Cross. There are opportunities to work from home at times. This role will be worked over 2 days per week, set specific working days can be discussed in interview.
About you:
- Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively with partner agencies and colleagues to deliver high-quality support.
- Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, and work well under pressure.
- Skilled in empowering clients towards independence, inclusion, and financial stability (income, bills, debts/arrears).
- Person-centred approach, with the ability to assess needs, recognise aspirations, and provide tailored support.
- Knowledge of homelessness, housing pathways, and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in practice.
About us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important Information:
Closing date: Sunday 29th March at midnight
Interview date: Week commencing on the 6th of April online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About You:
Those who know you describe you as kind, understanding, and open-minded. You listen without judgement and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
In the workplace, you are recognised as reliable, approachable, and professional. You communicate clearly, remain calm under pressure, and are confident managing competing priorities. You have a natural ability to encourage, empower, and motivate others to make positive changes, even in challenging circumstances.
You are reflective and emotionally intelligent, with a strong desire to support individuals to achieve greater independence and wellbeing. Making a meaningful difference isn’t just important to you — it’s what drives you.
You may already have an understanding of the complex challenges faced by people who are vulnerable or at risk of exclusion. This experience could come from previous employment, volunteering, training, or your own lived experience, and you are keen to use this knowledge to support others.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you and welcome you to join our dedicated and supportive team.
Main Purpose Of The Job:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team in a dual-role capacity, supporting two vital services run in partnership with Homeless Oxfordshire and Connection Support. The role covers both our Step Down provision—designed for individuals discharged from hospital under the Discharge to Assess model—and our service at Mawle Court, which provides temporary accommodation and support for people with complex needs, including those preparing for more independent living or in need of emergency provision. Working as part of a small, dynamic, and enthusiastic team, you will be responsible for delivering a safe and supportive environment across both services. You will lead on the case management of clients with complex needs, working collaboratively with partner agencies to develop and implement holistic, individualised support and move-on plans. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals, helping them on their journey towards stability and independence.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
- To proactively and dynamically assess, monitor, manage and respond to risk for individuals and in the service.
- To assess risk and suitability of referrals to the service and book new clients in.
- Ensure the effective delivery of high-quality care, support and housing management according to Homeless Oxfordshire policies and procedures.
- To work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure the creation and delivery of holistic wrap around support and risk management plans for clients with complex needs as well as to ensure clients have access to appropriate healthcare as needed.
- To work collaboratively with clients to identify and work towards suitable move on.
- To work with other agencies to provide client centred support & risk management plans for clients with complex needs to identify work towards a suitable move on option within 6 weeks.
- To work alongside the Client Engagement Co-Ordinator to ensure clients have access to opportunities to be empowered, build their confidence and develop independent living skills; to facilitate groups and activities as part of this.
- To make and maintain Housing Benefit claims.
- Ensure that IT systems are updated as required clear, concise and up to date record keeping is maintained and ensure information is shared with the team and external agencies as required.
- To represent Homeless Oxfordshire at interagency meetings, as required.
- Manage challenging situations and report any safeguarding concerns without delay in line with procedures and to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
- Contribute to a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are valued and staff are enabled to do their best.
- To be a supportive and effective part of the team, including contributing to the induction of new colleagues and work of the broader team.
- To ensure that Homeless Oxfordshire’s Equal Opportunities Policies are complied with and promoted in carrying out duties of the post.
- Comply with Homeless Oxfordshire’s policies and procedures.
- To undertake any other duties that can be reasonably required to meet the operational needs of Homeless Oxfordshire.
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About You:
You are a reliable, compassionate and calm individual who is committed to supporting vulnerable people. You are able to work independently during night shifts while remaining a supportive member of the wider team.
You communicate well, build positive relationships with residents and colleagues, and handle challenging situations in a professional and respectful manner. You are organised, attentive to detail and comfortable completing records, handovers and routine checks.
Most importantly, you are motivated to create a safe, welcoming environment and to support residents in developing confidence and independent living skills.
Main Purpose Of The Job:
This role is responsible for delivering a safe and supportive service to all residents living at O’Hanlon House during the night. The post holder needs to work alongside the day and night teams to ensure the effective delivery of high quality care, support and housing management according to Homeless Oxfordshire Policies and Procedures.
Main Areas Of Responsibility:
- Ensure the effective delivery of high quality care, support and housing management according to Homeless Oxfordshire policies and procedures.
- To be a supportive and effective part of the team working as part of a rota including nights and weekends. Maintain positive relationships with clients, relatives, carers, professionals, commissioners, contractors and the local community.
- Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
- To support and encourage clients to care for themselves and develop independent living skills.
- To assess and manage risk for individuals and in the service, making use of emergency services as required.
- Report any safeguarding concerns without delay in line with the charity’s policies and procedures.
- Comply with the charity’s health and safety standards.
- Manage challenging situations in line with procedures and to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Actively ensure security of the building through regular checks and monitoring of CCTV system.
- To carry out designated cleaning and laundry duties (and any other housekeeping tasks).
- To participate in handovers at the beginning and end of shifts, ensuring that information is properly recorded and passed on where appropriate and relevant and in a timely fashion.
- Ensure that IT systems are updated as required and concise record keeping is completed promptly.
- Ensure clients are aware of and support them to maximise their opportunity to be involved in Client Participation.
- To participate in the induction of and support new team members.
- To undertake any other duties that can be reasonably required to meet the operational needs of Homeless Oxfordshire.
- To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this position.
- To ensure that Homeless Oxfordshire’s Equal Opportunities Policies are complied promoted in carrying out duties of the post.
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!
Open To: People wanting to work weekends. This role is a shift and rota'd role that includes weekends, bank holidays, early and late days.
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.
About the role:
As a Project Worker at our Stacey Street service in Islington, you’ll support adults who have experienced homelessness or rough sleeping to rebuild stability and move towards independent living. This is a hands-on role in a busy hostel environment where no two days are the same.
You’ll work directly with residents who may be navigating challenges linked to mental health, substance use, trauma or contact with the criminal justice system. Through strengths-based support planning and clear risk management, you’ll help individuals identify goals, overcome barriers and take practical steps forward. From supporting someone to engage with treatment, to sustaining a tenancy or accessing training and employment, your work will focus on realistic, sustainable progress.
Day to day, you’ll build trusted relationships whilst maintaining professional boundaries. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate the right support at the right time, ensuring residents are prepared for successful move-on. You’ll keep accurate records, respond calmly in challenging situations and contribute to a psychologically informed environment where people feel respected and motivated to change.
This role is about creating momentum. By helping residents move from crisis towards stability, you’ll play a key part in freeing up hostel spaces for others in urgent need and strengthening SHP’s mission to end homelessness for good. If you’re resilient, person-centred and motivated by seeing people take meaningful steps forward, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact every day.
About you:
- A non-judgemental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged clients and to promote a strengths-based approach.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering service objectives across work specialisms.
- Experience helping people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change, including managing challenging situations in relation to people, including responding calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively and safely to complex situations.
- Strong time management skills, ability to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards.
- Willingness and ability to work on a rota system of early and late shifts, which may include some variable hours including some evenings and weekends.
About us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 29th March at midnight
Interview date: Friday 10th April at our Stacey Street service in Islington
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?
Do you want to be part of a caring, supportive, and dedicated team?
We’re looking for a Housing Administrator to join our supported living and housing services based in Surrey.
This is a varied and rewarding opportunity where your organisation, communication, and people skills will directly support tenants, families, professionals, and care teams — helping services run smoothly and compliantly.
As a Housing Administrator, you’ll:
- Act as the first point of contact — answering phones, emails, and welcoming tenants, families, and professionals.
- Provide housing administration support, including maintaining tenancy records, start and end dates, and issuing tenancy agreements (including easy-read versions).
- Support families and tenants with housing benefit applications, exempt accommodation claims, and related queries.
- Liaise with external agencies such as local authorities, housing benefit teams, and Universal Credit to resolve housing and benefit issues.
- Take and coordinate maintenance queries for Surrey projects and Ashdown, ensuring clear communication with families and tenants.
- Support compliance with data collection requirements for CQC, Capacity Tracker, and commissioning authorities.
- Assist with audits, KPI collation, and performance reporting.
- Support property management and projects teams with document control to meet SCC, WSCC, and Hampshire contract requirements.
- Book meetings, reviews, and professional visits, and provide hospitality when required.
- Order PPE, stationery, and supplies, and support events and social activities.
- Manage the social club and safely oversee the secure handling of client bank cards in line with policy.
- At least two years’ experience in an administrative role within housing, supported living, care, or a related environment.
- Knowledge of housing management processes, tenancy administration, and compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting benefit applications or liaising with external agencies (desirable).
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with a warm and professional approach.
- The ability to produce accessible documentation, including easy-read materials.
- A calm, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach when supporting tenants and families.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively as part of a team.
A commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.
About The Organisation
Field Lane is a charity with a long history of providing care, housing, and support for a diverse range of people, including:
• Adults with learning disabilities, many of whom are also autistic.
• Vulnerable families, including those experiencing homelessness.
• Individuals who need additional support to remain in their homes or with their families.
We actively champion improved rights, services, and opportunities for people with autism and learning disabilities, and we are proud to provide inclusive, compassionate support that helps people live fulfilling lives.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a warm, inclusive, and supportive organisation.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A varied role where no two days are the same.
• The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives every day.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
About the role
We have two exciting opportunities for Assistant Support Workers (known internally as Duty Worker) to join two of our fantastic services. You can develop valuable skills and experience while playing a key role in providing support to St Mungo’s clients.
Available vacancies:
1 x Haringey Complex Needs Service, Haringey
1 x Chichester Road Care Home, North Camden
This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in supporting service users with multiple or complex needs including in substance use and mental health. Our aim is to support people who have recently been sleeping rough, or who may be experiencing long term homelessness and work with them to develop the skills, networks and confidence to live independently in the community.
In these roles you will jointly manage the safe day to day running of the project with other members of the team and provide basic support and advice to clients.
About you
These are fantastic roles for people looking to develop a career in the sector; a number of current Managers started their career as Duty Workers. In addition you will have:
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Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment and good communication skills.
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Personal experience of homelessness and/or an understanding of; and empathy with the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people.
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A genuine interest in helping vulnerable people to make positive changes in their life, and the willingness to develop these valuable skills.
We’d always like to hear from people who want to help transform lives. Not sure if you have the skills and experience you need for the role? Apply and we’ll let you know!
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.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 2nd April 2026
Interview and assessments on: 15th April 2026
What we offer
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Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
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A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
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Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have proven administrative experience plus a genuine interest in building a career in the Human resources field? Then join Shelter as a HR Services Administrator and you could soon be playing a pivotal role at the heart of our HR Delivery team.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the team
Shelter’s HR Delivery team is part of a Strategic Enablement directorate that brings together core support functions such as HR Delivery, Finance, Tech & Data, Governance, Planning and Property. Our role is to partner, support and advise over 1,300 staff on employee relations issues. We also manage restructures and transfers, employee engagement, reward and recognition, staff development and resourcing and payroll processes and ensure effective HR policies and procedures are developed and evaluated.
About the role
As an HR Services Administrator, we’ll rely on you to help the team to deliver a great customer service experience and provide administrative support on HR and Payroll matters to internal and external customers alike. Indeed, you’ll be a key member of the team that’s the first point of contact with HR via our HR enquiries service desk and phoneline, supports employee lifecycle administration and works closely with the payroll team to ensure delivery against key payroll timescales. Answering queries and signposting to the right answers, keeping our Intranet HR Hub up to date with our policies, completing any contracts and other activity associated with changes as notified by Line Managers and processing data within our HR Information System (we use Access PeopleXD) – all are aspects of this interesting and varied role.
Role Specifics
Already with some relevant experience (ideally HR, but we’ll consider other administrative experience too) you have a real commitment to continuous professional development and want to develop your skills and knowledge within the HR area. You’re also motivated to deliver excellence in what you do within a team of like-minded colleagues who are dedicated to providing a timely and excellent people first focused service. Highly organised, with meticulous attention to detail, you have what it takes to manage different workstreams in a fast-paced environment, often with conflicting priorities. Last but not least, you have good office IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is with One Newham, and we at Your Place are recruiting on their behalf.
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Network Coordinator
Location: Hybrid – home based, but with regular attendance of meetings in Newham
Background:
One Newham is a network of voluntary and community organisations that are rooted in local communities and work to improve the lives of people in Newham. One Newham was created so that members learn from each other, benefit from each other’s strengths and expertise and through collaboration, innovate to find the best solutions to the issues that concern local people and communities, and the funds to support these.
Our mission is to champion and strengthen local charities and community organisations. We do so by facilitating collaborative action in Newham.
Our values inform everything we do:
Inclusion
Ensure all community groups, including grassroots organisations, feel supported and valued.
Transparency
Maintain clear, open communication with members and stakeholders.
Leadership
Take bold initiatives and act as a catalyst for sector-wide growth.
Respect
Value and honour the diversity and rights of members and the community.
We have four strategic priorities that guide our work:
Connect: We connect individuals, organisations, and communities to each other, services, and opportunities. We build partnerships and networks that facilitate collective action and initiatives.
Support: We provide and commission a support programme for our members, ranging from one-to-one advice and training, to small grants and partnership funding. We help initiatives start up and keep going by adding capacity and/or hosting projects, programmes, and fledgling organisations.
Champion: We advocate for community and voluntary action, give our members a voice, and showcase their work to funders, policy makers, and anyone interested in how local activists make a difference in Newham.
Influence: We collect data and evidence of the impact of voluntary action, and policy, on the well-being of local communities. We build relationships and engage in conversations so that policies, plans, and strategies are designed to support residents, communities, and voluntary organisations in Newham.
Purpose of the Role
The Administrator / Finance Officer plays a key role in the smooth running of One Newham. The postholder will provide reliable financial administration, maintain accurate records, support budgeting and reporting cycles, and ensure effective office and administrative systems are in place, with a strong emphasis on finance.
Key Responsibilities
Finance (priority area)
• Maintain accurate financial records on QuickBooks.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with cashflow forecasts.
• Process invoices, expenses and reimbursements.
• Prepare draft management accounts.
• Support annual budget preparation and monitoring.
• Administer SafeHR (online payroll system) and manage pension returns.
• Maintain grant and project financial trackers.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies.
Administration & Office Management
• Maintain administrative systems and filing structures.
• Oversee supplies, equipment and IT procurement.
• Support onboarding of staff and volunteers.
• Act as first point of contact for routine enquiries.
• Arrange meetings, take minutes and support diary coordination.
• Assist the Network Coordinator in the organisation of network events and conferences as required, including the annual conference and Green Fair.
• Prepare board papers and governance documentation.
• Maintain databases and contact lists.
IT & Systems Support
• Coordinate basic IT troubleshooting and liaise with external providers.
• Maintain equipment records, licences and renewals.
• Support development of internal processes and digital tools.
Community Hire Scheme
• Coordinate the Community Hire Scheme, set up booking procedures, payments and deposits, and coordinate collections and returns.
• Organise regular maintenance of the equipment for hire.
• Liaise with and support the Hire Scheme volunteers and ensure that their expenses are paid on time.
• Promote the scheme widely and ensure that it is taken up by local residents and community groups.
Member and Network Communications
• Maintain up-to-date contact lists and mailing groups for One Newham members and partners.
• Support the production and circulation of member communications, including e-bulletins, newsletters and event invitations.
• Upload and update content on the One Newham website and/or member portals (where applicable).
• Assist with communications for forums, training sessions and network events (e.g. creating simple flyers, booking links, reminders).
• Help ensure a consistent, timely flow of information to members about opportunities, funding, training and key local developments.
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Knowledge
• Experience in a finance-focused administrative role, ideally in a charity or small organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Experience maintaining financial records, processing invoices and preparing reconciliations.
• Good understanding of office administration systems and general office management.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint/OneDrive) and Google apps.
• Experience maintaining contact lists or simple CRM/mailing systems.
Skills & Abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in financial work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear emails and simple updates for members.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative in a small team environment.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to day-to-day challenges.
Personal Attributes
• Reliable, proactive and well-organised.
• Calm, flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.
• Confident building positive working relationships with colleagues, members and partners.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Alignment with One Newham’s mission to strengthen the local voluntary and community sector.
Desirable
• Experience using email marketing or CRM tools (e.g. Mailchimp, Salesforce, Plinth etc.).
• Experience supporting grant administration and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of charity finance regulations and good practice.
• Basic design skills (e.g. Canva) for simple flyers or social media graphics.
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Step into a role where your drive, resilience and belief in young people can truly change lives. As a Young Person’s Worker across our accommodation services in Islington, Camden and Waltham Forest, you will be right alongside young people at risk of homelessness, helping them move from uncertainty towards stability and independence. This is hands on, purposeful work where every day matters, and where your determination can unlock real opportunity for those who need it most.
In this role, you will manage a caseload of young people, building trusted relationships and empowering them to lead their journey forward. You will create and review personalised support and safety plans, support moves into independent accommodation, and help young people take confident steps into education, training or employment. Working within a trauma informed and strengths based approach, you will champion each young person’s goals while developing practical life skills such as budgeting, self care and cooking. You will also support access to essential services including mental health support, housing advice and employment pathways, motivating and coaching young people to take ownership of their futures.
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), you will be part of a tenacious, values driven team that does not shy away from challenge and believes in doing things differently to achieve lasting change. We will support your ambition with ongoing training, development and the chance to grow your career while making a genuine impact. If you are ready to bring your energy, compassion and persistence to a role that truly matters, we would love to hear from you.
About you:
- You bring experience working with young people in the community and in accommodation services.
- Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people
- Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths and recovery model.
- You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential.
- A non-judgmental approach to working with complex needs young people and to promote a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves.
About Us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important Info:
Please note we will be reviewing applications as they are received and progressing those suitable to interview at our Head Office in Kings Cross on an adhoc basis. Therefore please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert once suitable candidates are identified.
Please note there will be a second round of interviews in service for progressed candidates.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship or with insufficient right to work will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to make a difference while benefiting from a schedule that offers unique flexibility in Bristol?
We are looking for 2 Night Workers to join the expansion of the St Mungo’s Bristol Accommodation Service. Ou will be working at Toll House Court in Southville; which is a historic building with 20 supported housing bedspaces for people experiencing homelessness.
The service provides accommodation and housing related support to people who may have complex needs, including multiple challenges such as physical and mental health issues, substance use and a history of trauma. We are dedicated to providing a safe, high quality and inclusive service to people while they are living in the hostel, and a positive move-on into independent housing.
As a Night Worker, you'll offer assistance, conversation, and continuity of care throughout the night, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Continue support from the day team - engage with residents, offering support and a listening ear.
- Maintain safety protocols, respond to emergencies, and conduct hourly building checks and monitoring issues like noise levels.
- Complete administrative tasks, incident reports and handover notes to the day team.
- You will attend team meetings and training, so you can continue to develop skills and knowledge to ensure confidence in your role.
- Lone work at times when required.
Typical schedule: A flexible night shift rota, including weekends and bank holidays, with shifts from 8/9pm -7.45am. The rota includes working 2 in every 4 weekends.
About you
If you have a willingness to learn how to support people to transform their lives and think you could provide support and interact with clients throughout the night, being passionate about working in a service that supports people experiencing homelessness, we encourage you to apply!
- Good communication skills with the ability to respond and interact with empathy.
- Some experience of dealing directly with the public, clients or customers in a busy service environment.
- Some experience of volunteering or working in an environment that supports vulnerable people.
- Understanding of the issues that affect vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness, who may have complex needs will be beneficial.
- Ability to stay alert, calm, and use own initiative in emergencies.
- Familiarity with IT, administrative procedures and record-keeping.
We believe in the value of lived experience and welcome applications from people who can draw on personal experience (e.g. homelessness, mental health struggles, addiction, abuse, exploitation, time in care or the justice system) to build rapport and support clients within a recovery focused approach.
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.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on 13 April 2026
Interview and assessments on: 6-8 May 2026
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Want to develop your skills and experience while playing a key role in providing support to people experiencing homelessness in Bristol?
Where you’ll be working
We are looking for 2 Duty Workers to join the expansion of the St Mungo’s Bristol Accommodation Service. Ou will be working at Toll House Court in Southville; which is a historic building with 20 supported housing bedspaces for people experiencing homelessness.
The service provides accommodation and housing related support to people who may have complex needs, including multiple challenges such as physical and mental health issues, substance use and a history of trauma. We are dedicated to providing a safe, high quality and inclusive service to people while they are living in the hostel, and a positive move-on into independent housing.
You will join a dynamic team of managers, day shift and night shift workers, taking part in the renewal of the service, helping us to provide a psychologically-informed environment and a supportive and secure place where our residents can make meaningful life changes.
What you’ll be doing as a Duty Worker
In the rewarding role of Duty Worker, you’ll gain valuable experience working alongside a dedicated team to deliver a safe, inclusive, and high-quality service. You’ll be the first point of contact at reception, helping create a welcoming and supportive environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the day-to-day running of the project.
- Managing reception duties, including phones, access, and basic client support.
- Maintaining communal and office spaces.
- Coordinating health & safety checks and admin tasks.
- Providing person-centred support to residents.
Working hours
You will work full time on-site on a 7‑day rolling rota, including early shifts from 7:30am, late shifts until around 10pm, bank holidays, and two extended weekend shifts in every six. Some roles also offer a 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm–8am Monday to Friday, and for all weekend hours.
About You
This is a brilliant opportunity if you're looking to grow your career in the sector, many of our current managers began as Duty Workers, so why not take that first step?
We’d love to hear from you if you bring:
- Great communication skills and some experience providing a service to others - whether in retail, hospitality, care, or community work you’ll be able to engage with people in a busy environment.
- Empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness.
- A genuine interest in supporting vulnerable women to make positive changes in their lives.
- Solid organisational skills, with basic IT and admin capability.
- A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow.
We believe in the value of lived experience and welcome applications from people who can draw on personal experience (e.g. homelessness, mental health struggles, addiction, abuse, exploitation, time in care or the justice system) to build rapport and support clients within a recovery focused approach.
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.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on 7 April 2026
Interview and assessments on: 28-30 April 2026
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Want to use your communication and listening skills to support people experiencing homelessness in Bristol as a Project Worker?
Where you’ll be working
St Mungo’s Bristol Accommodation Services are taking on an exciting expansion, including Toll House Court in Southville. Toll House Court is a historic building, with 20 supported housing bedspaces for people experiencing homelessness.
The service provides accommodation and housing related support to people who may have complex needs, including multiple challenges such as physical and mental health issues, substance use and a history of trauma. We are dedicated to providing a safe, high quality and inclusive service to people while they are living in the hostel, and a positive move-on into independent housing.
You will join a dynamic team of managers, day shift and night shift workers, taking part in the renewal of the service, helping us to provide a psychologically-informed environment and a supportive and secure place where our residents can make meaningful life changes.
What you’ll be doing as a Project Worker
- Oversee a caseload of clients and provide ongoing 1-1 support in an approachable, caring and person-centred way.
- Provide practical and personal support to clients with complex needs around areas such as housing and health.
- Have a good understanding of a person centred approach and how to provide the right support to clients to meet individual needs, identifying personal aims and ambitions and making plans to achieve them.
- Work with the team, external statutory agencies and voluntary organisations to ensure everyone has access to available support.
- Continue to develop your skills further around working with clients in a holistic way - we will provide training and support to help you gain a deeper understanding of housing and benefits law, and other specialist areas through training, supervision and line management support.
Working hours
You will work full time on-site on a 7‑day rolling rota, including early shifts from 7:30am, late shifts until around 10pm, bank holidays, and two extended weekend shifts in every six. Some roles also offer a 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm–8am Monday to Friday, and for all weekend hours.
What we're looking for
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the transition of this expansion. You don't need loads of direct experience. We are looking for inspirational, people who will be committed to our recovery ethos, and has a genuine interest to support people to rebuild their lives. If you can demonstrate the below we’d love to hear from you!
- Experience supporting vulnerable individuals to identify goals and navigate change.
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills, with a genuine interest in working holistically with a person-centred approach.
- A flexible, solution-focused mindset and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- An understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness.
- Ability to challenge disruptive behaviour with empathy and assertiveness, balancing individual needs with service safety.
We believe in the value of lived experience and welcome applications from people who can draw on personal experience (e.g. homelessness, mental health struggles, addiction, abuse, exploitation, time in care or the justice system) to build rapport and support clients within a recovery focused approach.
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.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on 7 April 2026
Interview and assessments between 21-23 April 2026
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Skipton shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
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.
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.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
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 does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reserve Community Outreach Support Worker - Mental Health
Salary: £12.60 per hours
Contract: Reserve (bank staff)
Your week: Reserve shifts, as and when required (You’ll work varying hours between 8.30am and 8.30pm, 7 days per week, including 12-hour shifts, evenings and weekends)
Location: Eastfield Road, Peterborough
We’re on a mission to deliver homes that make a difference. As a Reserve Community Outreach Support Worker (Mental Health), you’ll provide ongoing support to our customers with profound and enduring mental health issues, helping them improve their quality of life, sustain tenancies, and achieve independent living through structured and community outreach services
Snapshot of your role
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Provide a comprehensive range of support services to customers with profound and enduring Mental Health conditions.
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Encourage the customer to take their medication as directed by their GP in promoting positive emotional and physical well-being.
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Help the customers understand the responsibilities of holding a tenancy – particularly with respect to keeping the property in a clean and tidy state, not causing a nuisance to neighbours and paying rent.
What we’re looking for
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A full UK Driving Licence for use to deliver services in the community.
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Ability to demonstrate a positive ‘can do’ attitude while adopting a people-focused friendly and approachable manner.
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Ability to demonstrate an awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.
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Ability to communicate clearly when speaking and writing including maintaining clear and accurate records and reports whilst using Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel and competent user of the Internet and email system.
Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.
Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.
Closing: 25thMarch 2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.