Job Title: Refuge Worker

Salary: £25,955 per annum

Location: Waltham Forest, London

Contract Type: Permanent 

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. 

Responsibilities

This role requires an exceptional individual who wants to make a difference. As a Refuge Worker, you will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including the admission of survivors of domestic violence to the refuge. You will also assess and advise on their entitlement to welfare and housing benefits and housing management. You will develop support plans for each resident and aid them to obtain permanent accommodation.

Essential Skills or Experience

The successful candidate will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication, and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. You will be required to bring safeguarding children or vulnerable adults to the immediate attention of the service manager, or if unavailable another manager. Direct experience of providing support to women is essential as is a current understanding of legislation relating to domestic violence including civil/criminal legislation and welfare rights. The ability to work as part of an on-call rota is essential and occasional evening work in emergency situations.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Benefits

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; clinical supervison for all front line staff a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Other information

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th October 2021 at 09:00am.

Interview Date: Tuesday 26th October 2021.

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Location:  Camden

Salary:  Unqualified applicants, dependent on experience: £26,000-£27,000 per annum
Qualified applicants (with an accredited VAWG /domestic abuse qualification) dependent on experience: £27-29,000 per annum. 
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hrs
Contract: permanent
Vacancy Reference: SWA3169

Closing Date:  6th October 2021

Interview Date:  15th October 2021 

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

About the Service

Camden Refuge Service provide emergency accommodation to women and children fleeing domestic abuse and sexual violence. Refuge Case workers provide emotional and practical support this can include housing support, legal options, reporting to the police, help around child contact, benefits, financial advice and accessing therapeutic support services. 

About the Role

You will provide advice and support to women who have experienced domestic abuse in a lone working refuge setting working across two sites.  You will carry out risk and needs assessments, develop support plans and carry out key work with women survivors. You should have a minimum of two years’ experience of working with this or a similar client group. An in depth understanding of the needs of women and children from a diverse background is essential.

About You

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on women and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support to victims of domestic and sexual violence.     

You will have experience of managing risk and following case management procedures to meet the needs of the client group, and the ability to work with women to help them to   understand their needs, risk assess, develop safety plan and support them in linking with other agencies.

You will have a working knowledge of the available legal remedies, housing and welfare benefits, as well as experience of providing workshops. 
In addition to case management you will be required to undertake housing management responsibilities including health and safety and maintenance of the refuges.  You will have excellent administrative and time management skills. 

In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development. 

Job Title: Deputy Service Manager

Location: Lambeth, London

Salary: £33,720 per Annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

Responsibilities

We are recruiting for the Gaia Centre Deputy Service Manager to join our management team in Lambeth to ensure smooth running of high quality service to support girls and women against domestic violence, the role involves working closely with people experiencing forms of gender based violence that are escaping domestic violence.

You will also assist the domestic violence services manager in the delivery and development of high quality independent advocacy, outreach, peer mentors and early intervention services for victims escaping gender based violence.

Essential Skills or Experience

You must have experience of providing direct emotional and practical support, and of managing case work. In addition you must have experience of managing and motivating staff, knowledge of domestic violence issues, experience of providing support to women, and experience of working in either a women’s refuge or residential setting. A recognised social work, housing or management qualification would be desirable.

The post holder will manage a team of specialist Early Intervention staff and carry a very small caseload of complex cases when necessary. As a member of the management team, the post holder will be required to participate in an out-of-hours management service.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Benefits

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; clinical supervision for all front line staff a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Other information

Closing Date: Monday 1st November 2021 at 09:00am

Interview Date: Tuesday 9th November 2021

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Job Title: National Domestic Abuse Helpline Adviser

Salary: £27,948

Location: Tower Hill, London

Contract Tye: Permanent 

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  For more information on our work, please visit our website.

Responsibilities

We are recruiting National Domestic Abuse Helpline Advisers to provide support and information to women experiencing domestic violence and other forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG), family and friends supporting them, and associated professionals, by providing, trauma-informed emotional support and practical help, led by the caller’s needs.

You will participate in answering helpline calls on a 24 hour rota system, assessing each call individually to ensure the highest standards of support. You will be involved in making referrals to women’s refuges and other agencies where appropriate, and complete reporting and evaluation data for the service.

Essential Skills or Experience

You will have an awareness of domestic violence issues, together with the ability to assess the needs of callers to the helpline. In addition you will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with a non-judgmental and confidential approach to supporting women. You will be well organised and have a demonstrable ability to use Microsoft Office. The ability to remain calm and resilient is essential, as is an up-to-date knowledge of housing, criminal, civil and welfare rights legislation relating to domestic violence.

Benefits

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Other information

Closing Date: 9:00am, 03 November 2021

Interview Date: w/c 08 November 2021

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Special notes:

1. While our preference is for applicants to be able to work 37.5 hours a week, we are happy to also accept applications from candidates who are available to work 22.5 or 30 hours a week. Please note however, due to the rota pattern in place applicants must be prepared to work on a 24 hour rota across all days of the week, weekend, evenings and nights. Successful candidates will be expected to work atleast two night sifts per month. We are unable to agree to applicants only working certain hours and days of the week.

2. The helpline adviser role is currently home based. However with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions successful applicants will be expected to work from our head office at Tower Hill, London in the near future. 

Role Overview

Job Title: Community Outreach Worker (Part Time)

Salary: £22,358 per annum

Location: Waltham Forest, London

Contract type: Permanent 

Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. 

Responsibilities

The post holder will provide a high quality personal welfare support service to survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse including those at the point of crisis. The post holder will provide advice, advocacy, support and training to statutory agencies, in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles. The role involves empowering survivors to make decisions, increase their options, their confidence and their safety while also working within a multi-agency framework to develop referral, joint working and information sharing protocols.

Essential Skills or Experience

You must be methodical and well-organised, you will have significant proven experience of providing direct emotional, practical and welfare support, ideally within a relevant field such as a refuge, women’s advice centre or residential setting. You will be experienced in identifying and responding to the risks to and needs of survivors of domestic violence. With an up-to-date knowledge of relevant civil and criminal legislation, you will have a demonstrable ability to use Microsoft Office and the ability to build and develop supportive relationships with survivors and their children fleeing domestic violence.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Benefits

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; clinical supervision for all front line staff a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Other information

Closing Date: Monday 25th October 2021 at 09:00am

Interview Date: W/C 1st November 2021

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Job Title: Children's Support Worker

Location: Southwark and Lambeth, London

Salary: £21,682 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. 

We are looking to recruit a female* candidate with experience in working with children and a recognised qualification such as an NNEB, QCF or NVQ level 3.  You will be responsible for organising and providing play activities for children and will work closely with location workers to provide practical information and assistance to women about local services for children, such as play schemes, nursery or schools.

The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting women and children escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence against women and girls.  You will have good communication and team work skills and be able to use your own initiative.  You will show strong organisational and administration skills. 

The ability to build a rapport and trust with children and their mothers is essential in this work. Experience of supporting children and families who have experienced domestic violence or other forms of violence against women and girls is desirable.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; clinical supervision for all front line staff a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing Date: Monday 8th November 2021 at 09:00am

Interview Date: Thursday18th November 2021

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

EU Independent Gender Violence Advocate

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. For more information on our work, please visit our website.

Position: Eastern European Independent Gender Violence Advocate - Polish or Albanian speaking 0586
Location: Ealing, Hounslow and Brent, London
Salary: £27,948 per annum
Benefits: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date: 9:00am 3rd November 2021
Interview Date: 11th November 2021

About the Role:

You will support the service manager in building sustainable referral pathways and joint working protocols with a range of partners working with survivors of gender-based violence, including community housing organizations, BAMER support groups, health, substance misuse, law-enforcement agencies and other voluntary and statutory organizations.

About You:

You will support the service manager in building sustainable referral pathways and joint working protocols with a range of partners working with survivors of gender-based violence, including community housing organizations, BAMER support groups, health, substance misuse, law-enforcement agencies and other voluntary and statutory organizations.

You will have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to women as well as up-to-date knowledge of legislation relating to survivors of gender-based violence. You will have excellent casework skills, good written and verbal communication skills, clear professional boundaries and be a proactive team player.

Candidates for this role must be proficient in either of the following languages: Polish or Albanian.

Desirable Skills or Experience

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Other information:

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

You may have experience of the following: Community Outreach Worker, Outreach Worker, Charity, Not For Profit, Third Sector, Support Worker, Mental Health, Voluntary Sector, Inclusion, Community Development, Social Worker, Charities, Community Engagement, Social Care, etc.

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Eastern European Independent Gender Violence Advocate – Polish or Albanian Speaking

Salary: £27,948 per annum

Location: Ealing, Hounslow and Brent, London 

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development

You will support the service manager in building sustainable referral pathways and joint working protocols with a range of partners working with survivors of gender-based violence, including community housing organizations, BAMER support groups, health, substance misuse, law-enforcement agencies and other voluntary and statutory organizations.

You will support the service manager in building sustainable referral pathways and joint working protocols with a range of partners working with survivors of gender-based violence, including community housing organizations, BAMER support groups, health, substance misuse, law-enforcement agencies and other voluntary and statutory organizations.

You will have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to women as well as up-to-date knowledge of legislation relating to survivors of gender-based violence. You will have excellent casework skills, good written and verbal communication skills, clear professional boundaries and be a proactive team player.

Candidates for this role must be proficient in either of the following languages: Polish or Albanian.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing Date: 9:00am 3rd November 2021

Interview Date: 11th November 2021

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Working Well is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.  

We are recruiting an temporary part time Employment Support Worker for our supported employment team in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The post holder will carry a caseload of clients who may have one or more support needs including: 

· Learning Disabilities 

· Autism

· Mental Health 

The focus of the role is to support clients to achieve their employment goals, engaging with employers and training providers to secure vocational outcomes in line with client preferences. 

Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our commitment to supporting people to find the right job for them. Experience working with individuals affected by learning disabilites and autism would be beneficial. The successful candidate must be comfortable in approaching employers, persuading them to use our service, and working with them to recruit our clients to fill vacancies and sustain employment. 

You will work closely with referring teams, providing a coordinated approach that always remains client led.  You will also be in working to targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service.

We are operating a hybrid working model in our Kingston team, with a combination of working from home and in the community. 

Please click apply to send your CV and cover letter (please add the cover form to the end of your CV when uploading). Candidates need to clearly outline how they meet the person specification points in the personal statement embedded in the cover form.

Staff benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary.  30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays. 

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and confident about disabilities employer (two ticks).

Job Title: Deputy Service Manager

Location: Kingston, London

Salary: £33,720 per Annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. 

We are recruiting for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team in Kingston, the role involves working closely with people experiencing forms of gender based violence that are escaping domestic violence.

You will also assist the domestic violence services manager in the delivery and development of high quality independent advocacy, outreach, peer mentors and early intervention services for victims escaping gender based violence.

You must have experience of providing direct emotional and practical support, and of managing case work. In addition you must have experience of managing and motivating staff, knowledge of domestic violence issues, experience of providing support to women, and experience of working in either a women’s refuge or residential setting. A recognised social work, housing or management qualification would be desirable.

The post holder will manage a team of Refuge Workers and carry a very small caseload of complex cases when necessary. As a member of the management team, the post holder will be required to participate in an out-of-hours management service.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Refuge offers: a competitive salary with annual progression within points of the salary grade; 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days; clinical supervision for all front line staff a pension scheme that includes a 6% employer contribution; as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing Date: Friday 5th November 2021 at 09:00am

Interview Date: Monday 15th November 2021

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DUTY WORKER TO JOIN OUR TEAM BASED IN HAMMERSMITH ON A PERMANENT BASIS AND PROVIDE CRISIS SUPPORT ACROSS WEST/CENTRAL LONDON

Job Title: Duty Worker 

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum dependent on experience; pro rata for part time

Work Location: Based at the Advance Head Office in Hammersmith 

Working Hours: 21 hours per week (3 days) 

Contract: Permanent

   

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in crisis intervention, referrals and assessment processes at Advance. The Duty Worker will be the first point of contact for women referred to Advance and you will ensure empowerment and that the voice of survivors informs every stage of their journey towards improving safety. Advance works with women aged 13 and over, however, this post will focus primarily on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. Part of the role will to be to establish positive, proactive and innovative working relationships with other services working with survivors, including partner agencies within the Angelou Partnership. The post holder will work across three boroughs (Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster) under the guidance of the VAWG Managers. 

What you will bring

You will have experience providing high quality advocacy and support based upon client-led needs and risk assessments. You will work well in a fast paced, crisis intervention environment and have experience advising women on criminal justice, civil remedies and related matters, plus coordinating the provision of multi-agency support. 

In short, you will have: 

• A thorough understanding of violence against women and girls with a particular focus on the dynamics of domestic violence (physical, emotional, and sexual violence, so-called ‘honour-based violence’, forced marriage, stalking and harassment) and its impact on women, children, families and communities.
• An excellent understanding of the criminal justice system and relevant legislation with regard to legal and civil options, housing, benefits, matrimonial and children.
• Experience of risk and needs assessment, safety and support planning, particularly with clients with complex/multiple needs.
• Experience of crisis management and successfully managing high numbers of calls/ caseloads.

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays pro rata, and a day off for International Women’s Day
• Pension scheme 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff away days

In addition to the great benefits listed above, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career.

Applications close on Friday 5th November 2021

Interviews will take place on Friday 12th November 2021

To apply: Please submit your CV along with a supporting statement addressing your suitability for and interest in the role 

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working in an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DUTY WORKER TO JOIN OUR DUTY TEAM BASED IN HAMMERSMITH AND PROVIDE CRISIS SUPPORT ACROSS THE TRI-BOROUGH

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum dependent on experience; pro rata for part time

Work Location: Based at the Advance Head Office in Hammersmith 

Working Hours: 24.5 hours per week (3.5 days) 10am - 6pm

Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2022

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community.

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in crisis intervention, referrals and assessment processes at Advance. The Duty Worker will be the first point of contact for women referred to Advance and you will ensure empowerment and that the voice of survivors informs every stage of their journey towards improving safety. Advance works with women aged 13 and over, however, this post will focus primarily on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. Part of the role will to be to establish positive, proactive and innovative working relationships with other services working with survivors, including partner agencies within the Angelou Partnership. The post holder will work across three boroughs (Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster) under the guidance of the VAWG Managers.

What you will bring:

You will have experience providing high quality advocacy and support based upon client-led needs and risk assessments. You will work well in a fast paced, crisis intervention environment and have experience advising women on criminal justice, civil remedies and related matters, plus coordinating the provision of multi-agency support.

In short, you will have:

• A thorough understanding of violence against women and girls with a particular focus on the dynamics of domestic violence (physical, emotional, and sexual violence, so-called ‘honour-based violence’, forced marriage, stalking and harassment) and its impact on women, children, families and communities.
• An excellent understanding of the criminal justice system and relevant legislation with regard to legal and civil options, housing, benefits, matrimonial and children.
• Experience of risk and needs assessment, safety and support planning, particularly with clients with complex/multiple needs.
• Experience of crisis management and successfully managing high numbers of calls/ caseloads.

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays pro rata, and a day off for International Women’s Day
• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff away days

In addition to the great benefits listed above, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career.

Applications close on Friday 5th November 2021

Interviews will take place on Friday 12th November 2021

To apply: Please submit your CV along with a supporting statement addressing your suitability for and interest in the role 

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

We need Hostel Support Workers!

If you have worked in a hostel before or something similar and looking for a new role then get in touch!

Winters just around the corner and the homeless clients need you more than ever!

We need people who:

• Don't mind doing rota shifts and working some weekends
• Have managed a case load of clients before
• Do support plans and risk and needs assessments
• Have a can-do attitude
• Want to make a difference to these peoples life's

We have a roles on all over London!

If you have a DBS then apply today we can have a chat and get you put forward.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Are you proactive, client focused and do you want to a make difference? Then join Shelter as an Advice, Support & Guidance Worker and help ensure our clients get the support they need.

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
Based within our London Hub and working on our Westminster/Places for People contract, which focuses on preventing homelessness across the borough, our service offers person-centred advice, support and guidance by co-locating with community agencies across Westminster, as well as providing support via telephone and digital channels. The service works in partnership with other agencies to identify those who are at risk of experiencing housing issues as early as possible and work with them to prevent homelessness.

About the role
As an Advice, Support and Guidance Worker, you will deliver an integrated advice and support service focused on homelessness prevention and tenancy sustainment. This will involve initial housing needs assessment, developing support/case plans, accompanying clients on property visits, assessing their affordability and suitability, supporting clients to move into their home and setting up budgeting plans and bank accounts.

About you
You’ll need recent experience of providing specialist level housing advice and of working with vulnerable people and/or people with multiple and complex needs in a safeguarding environment.  We’ll also be looking for a proven ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, both statutory and non-statutory and experience of planning and delivering briefings and/or group work sessions. Proficiency using a range of IT tools to carry out your work, including case management systems, Microsoft Office applications, internet and email etc. is important too, with the ability to type preferred. Proactive, results-driven and sensitive to the needs of others, you work well within a team and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas, methods and processes if appropriate.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), 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.

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.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.