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Are you passionate about supporting individuals at immediate risk of rough sleeping and making a real impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness?

Working hours: 37.5 per week

Secondment / Fixed Term Contract: until 1st Aug 2027

Somewhere Safe to Stay, West London collaborates with seven West London boroughs' local authorities and outreach teams. Our team uses their expert knowledge, learning, and proven success to provide rapid response and intervention, ensuring no one has to sleep rough and helping our clients find their next long-term, stable home.

We are currently looking for a Night Reconnection Assistant to join our team, this role will:

• Work as part of a busy team environment working closely with those affected by rough sleeping. 

• Provide a safe and supportive environment at night to clients; and support a team of Assessment and Reconnection Workers, with key tasks, such as implementing reconnection or assessment plans and supporting clients in to appropriate accommodation. 

• Work a 2 weekly rota pattern (Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
   / Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri) 12.5 hour shifts.

About you

This role would be great for someone with an interest in developing key skills to build a career supporting people experiencing homelessness. You don’t need to have direct experience to succeed in this role, if you can demonstrate the below, your commitment and genuine desire to support people to transform their lives, we encourage you to apply! 

• Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment. 

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others effectively to get things done. 

• Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. 

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. 

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please download from the advert page.

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

Closing date*: 19th October 2026

Interview and assessments: 30th October 2026

*We may close the advert early should we receive a high volume of applications. Early application is advised.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment. 

Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

A DBS disclosure check is a requirement for this post and 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.