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Senior Outreach Worker
Location: Hatfield / Hybrid Working (minimum 3 days office-based, including core days Tuesday and Wednesday)
Salary: £33,095 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
Recruitment Day: 10.00 am to 2.00 pm 18th August 2026
Make a difference to young people's lives
Herts Young Homeless (hyh) is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Outreach Worker to help establish and develop an exciting new outreach service.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is motivated by making a real impact and wants to work directly with young people who are at risk of homelessness. As a Senior Outreach Worker, you will play a key role in delivering support, building relationships, and helping young people access the services and opportunities they need to achieve positive outcomes.
Working as part of our Frontline Services team, you will help shape a new service from the ground up while ensuring young people receive high-quality, person-centred support.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of supporting young people, vulnerable individuals, or those facing housing-related challenges.
- Can build trusting and professional relationships with a wide range of people.
- Is confident working independently and managing a varied caseload.
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Takes a strengths-based and person-centred approach to support.
- Is committed to inclusion, equality, and empowering young people to achieve their goals.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who shares our values and believes that every young person deserves a safe place to live and the opportunity to thrive.
Why join hyh?
At hyh, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, identities, and experiences.
We value our people and want you to feel supported and appreciated. We offer:
- A collaborative, knowledgeable and supportive team environment
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 28 with service)
- An extra day off to celebrate your birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme and hybrid working opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
- Pension scheme and Group Life Insurance
- BHSF Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Company sick pay (subject to eligibility)
- Ongoing training and development, including secondments
- Long service awards, refer-a-friend scheme and monthly staff rewards
Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the charity sector, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with relevant lived experience.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience for everyone.
Safeguarding
hyh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply now
Join us in helping young people build brighter futures and prevent homelessness before it happens. Visit our website and click the apply here link.
Please upload a covering letter and CV outlining your relevant skills and experience as well as why you want to apply for the role.
Breaking the cycle of youth homelessness through education, advice and support for young people and their families

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Outreach Support Worker
Location: Hatfield / Hybrid Working (minimum 3 days office-based, including core days Tuesday and Wednesday)
Salary: £28093 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
Recruitment Day: 10.00 am to 2.00 pm 18th August 2026
Help young people build stable futures
Herts Young Homeless (hyh) is looking for a compassionate and motivated Outreach Support Worker to join our new Outreach Service and help young people aged 18 to 24 access the support they need to prevent homelessness and sustain safe, secure accommodation.
This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with young people who may be experiencing housing difficulties, be at risk of homelessness, or need support to maintain their tenancy. You will provide practical advice, guidance, and person-centred support while working collaboratively with partners across Hertfordshire to help young people achieve positive outcomes.
As part of a committed and supportive team, you will play a key role in helping young people develop the confidence, skills, and resilience needed to live independently and thrive.
About the role
As an Outreach Support Worker, you will:
- Provide housing advice and support to young people aged 18 to 24 who are at risk of homelessness.
- Carry out housing and support assessments, identifying needs and arranging appropriate support.
- Help young people sustain their accommodation through practical support with budgeting, managing finances, welfare benefits, rent arrears, and independent living skills.
- Build positive and professional relationships with external agencies and community partners.
- Maintain regular contact with young people and support them to access services that meet their individual needs.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across hyh to ensure young people receive the right support at the right time.
- Promote safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring all young people receive safe and effective support.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of supporting young people or vulnerable individuals.
- Understands the challenges that can contribute to homelessness and housing instability.
- Is able to build trusting relationships and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Can manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
- Is confident working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Has good IT, administrative, and record-keeping skills.
- Demonstrates a non-judgemental, empathetic, and person-centred approach.
- Is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and empowering young people to achieve their goals.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is required for this role.
Why join hyh?
At hyh, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, identities, and experiences.
We value our people and want you to feel supported and appreciated. We offer:
- A collaborative, knowledgeable and supportive team environment
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 28 with service)
- An extra day off to celebrate your birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme and hybrid working opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
- Pension scheme and Group Life Insurance
- BHSF Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Company sick pay (subject to eligibility)
- Ongoing training and development, including secondments
- Long service awards, refer-a-friend scheme and monthly staff rewards
Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the charity sector, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with relevant lived experience.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience for everyone.
Safeguarding
hyh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply now
If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, prevent homelessness, and build brighter futures, we would love to hear from you.
For more information and details on how to apply, please visit our website and apply via the link provided.
Breaking the cycle of youth homelessness through education, advice and support for young people and their families

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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 US
We are SPEAR, a charity working tirelessly to end homelessness across South West London and beyond. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief, and non-recurring, and we work every day to make that a reality. Our services include street outreach, assessment hubs, supported accommodation, and tenancy support, helping people move off the streets and into safe, secure housing. We take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, building trust and supporting people to achieve long-term stability and independence.
ABOUT YOU
Working side-by-side with people who are homeless or at risk of it, you'll help them take charge of their journey — setting goals, building skills, and securing the stability of a tenancy they can call their own. Your day-to-day will span everything from crisis intervention and welfare benefits support to leading case reviews with partner agencies, all while managing a caseload with care and accuracy. You'll build the kind of trusting relationships that tackle isolation and exclusion head-on, working creatively and with emotional resilience to overcome whatever challenges arise. If you're driven by making a tangible, lasting difference in people's lives, this is a role where your impact will be felt every single day.
YOUR BENEFITS
- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day of leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services
Could this be your next role? Read the full Job Description now!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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 US
We are SPEAR, a charity working tirelessly to end homelessness across South West London and beyond. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief, and non-recurring, and we work every day to make that a reality. Our services include street outreach, assessment hubs, supported accommodation, and tenancy support, helping people move off the streets and into safe, secure housing. We take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, building trust and supporting people to achieve long-term stability and independence. You will be part of a passionate, skilled team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.
ABOUT YOU
You are someone who leads with empathy, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and never gives up on the people you support. You bring experience of working with vulnerable people and show a genuine commitment to person-centred care. You are confident in building relationships with external agencies and hold strong communication skills.
THE ROLE
The postholder will support the Prevention Coordinator to ensure events are delivered safely and effectively.
They will offer information, advice and guidance to people facing issues that are currently or may soon affect their housing security — delivering swift, impactful interventions that help reduce the risk of homelessness, and advocating and mediating on clients' behalf as they navigate complex bureaucratic systems. This role involves building meaningful relationships with some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, connecting them with the Welfare Benefits, Housing Allocations, Citizens Advice, mental health and substance misuse support they need and deserve.
The postholder will work closely with a wide range of partners, including homelessness service providers, local authorities, and healthcare and wellbeing organisations. They will carry a varied caseload, conducting assessments and working creatively to navigate the complex and challenging issues that can lead to clients becoming homeless, supporting them to engage with services. Working closely with SPEAR's Homeless Health Link Team, they will support colleagues with client-facing work and carry a caseload of clients requiring homelessness prevention support.
This role will be spread across 4 days per week.
YOUR BENEFITS
- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services
Want to know more about the role? Read the full Job Description now!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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 US
We are SPEAR, a charity working tirelessly to end homelessness across South West London and beyond. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief, and non-recurring, and we work every day to make that a reality. Our services include street outreach, assessment hubs, supported accommodation, and tenancy support, helping people move off the streets and into safe, secure housing. We take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, building trust and supporting people to achieve long-term stability and independence. You will be part of a passionate, skilled team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.
Help lead a high-quality supported housing service and make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Join SPEAR as our Hostel Manager and play a key role in supporting residents to achieve stability and move towards independent living.
THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced and motivated manager to lead a 14-bed, 24-hour supported hostel service in Richmond. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring it operates safely, effectively, and in line with SPEAR’s values, while delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support to residents with complex needs.
This is a practical leadership role where you will:
- Lead and manage a team, including a Team Leader and Support Workers
- Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management
- Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and incident response
- Drive high standards of service delivery and resident support
- Build strong relationships with local authorities and partner agencies
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, including fire safety and building standards
- Support residents to progress towards independence and move-on opportunities
You will combine operational leadership, staff management, and service development to create a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with people experiencing homelessness or complex needs
- Has managed or supervised staff in a supported housing, hostel, or similar setting
- Has strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and trauma-informed practice
- Can lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
- Is confident managing complex and high-risk situations
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills
YOUR BENEFITS
- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services
Shortlisting Date: 7th August
Vacancy Closing Date: 5th Aug
First Interviews W/C: 12th, 13th and 14th August
Second Interviews W/C: 19th, 20th and 21st Aug
Want to know more about the role? Read the full Job Description now!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Part of a team of Outreach and Project Workers pivotal to the delivery of an exciting new project focused on reaching women identified as at risk of homelessness and exploitation. The Luna Project supports women at risk of rough sleeping, homelessness and exploitation. Working across key areas of Enfield and Haringey you will, through a combination of nighttime outreach and daytime service provision, be critical to supporting a coordinated response across multiple agencies already engaged in this work.
You will undertake at least twice weekly nighttime outreach, support additional services and existing outreach provision and develop a daytime offer that meets the needs of women engaged through outreach and identified as at high risk of harm and homelessness.
You will have responsibility for a caseload of women identified through outreach, referral and presentation at ours and other services. You will provide advocacy, casework support and connection and referral into other agencies which can help them address their needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a passionate, high performing team and support the development of a new service which is meeting identified gaps in local provision.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
As a Support Worker for the Young People’s Services at Peabody, you will play a vital role in helping young people live independently and thrive within their communities. This is a meaningful and rewarding position where you will support individuals who may be socially excluded, disabled, unwell, young mothers or homeless. Your work will directly contribute to their wellbeing, independence, and inclusion, ensuring they are empowered to lead fulfilling lives. You will be part of a team that values human rights, dignity, and respect, and you’ll be instrumental in helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
What you'll do
In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people in supported housing. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include conducting needs and risk assessments, developing and reviewing support plans, and offering practical assistance with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and managing finances. You will work closely with each individual to help them build confidence, develop life skills, and work towards their personal goals. You’ll also support them in accessing community resources, sustaining their housing, and exploring future housing options. Your role will involve liaising with external agencies, attending team meetings and training, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. You’ll be a key part of a collaborative team, committed to safeguarding, promoting equality, and delivering excellent service in line with Peabody’s values and policies.
What you'll need
• Experience supporting vulnerable people in the community or a supported living environment, either professionally or through volunteering.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with young people and external partners
• A compassionate, empathetic approach with a genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives
• Confidence to work independently (including lone working) and collaboratively as part of a team
• Good IT literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office and data entry systems
• A driving licence and your own vehicle, as this role will involve some travelling between schemes.
Why join us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
What You’ll Get
• 25 days’ annual leave
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discounts.
• 4x Life Assurance and up to 10% pension contribution.
• Professional development, including funded apprenticeships.
• Two paid volunteering days each year.
• Family-friendly policies and a supportive team culture.
Please read before applying
This is a full-time, onsite role, and you’ll need to be available to work five days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts may include early mornings and evenings, so flexibility is key.
This role includes 2 sleep-in shifts per week, with an additional £73.89 per sleep-in shift.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so you might hear from us before the closing date, keep an eye on your inbox and your phone!
Interviews for this role will take place on Friday 14h August, in-person in Stevenage. Each interview will be a 2 hour slot.
If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with Talent Specialist, Harry Lund.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
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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 GROWTH
GrowTH is a Christian charity in Tower Hamlets, working with local churches to house and empower people experiencing homelessness to start a new life. Through shelter, advocacy, and supported housing, we create environments where people are welcomed, listened to, and supported as part of a community. Our aim is not only to meet immediate needs, but to help each person rediscover their self-worth, unlock their potential, and encounter the transforming love of Jesus.
SUMMARY OF SUPPORT & HOUSING MANAGER
The Support & Housing Manager is a management role responsible for leading frontline staff, overseeing the quality of frontline support, and ensuring GrowTH’s Housing Project and wider support work operate safely, effectively, and in alignment with GrowTH’s purpose: enabling people experiencing homelessness to receive an excellent quality of holistic support in the practical, emotional, and social areas of their lives – as well as to encounter Jesus and experience genuine life transformation.
The role ensures that services not only function well operationally, but consistently deliver on GrowTH’s mission, promise to people, and values – supporting individuals to move from crisis towards stability, community, and restored identity.
ABOUT FRONTLINE SERVICES
GrowTH’s Frontline Services are:
1. Night Shelter (church based, rotating model)
2. Housing Project
GrowTH’s Frontline Staff currently are:
1. Night Shelter Advocate Workers (x2)
2. Housing Worker (x1)
As GrowTH develops its new Hub model, the Support & Housing Manager will play a key role in ensuring that the Night Shelter, Housing Project, and wider support functions operate as part of one joined-up pathway. Through effective management of frontline staff, the role will help create a culture in which staff are developed in their roles, work closely together, share insight appropriately, collaborate around complex cases, and ensure that guests and residents experience consistent support as they move between different parts of GrowTH’s work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Operational Oversight of Frontline Services
The S&HM will oversee the quality and consistency of support delivered across GrowTH’s frontline services, including support provided to Night Shelter guests through the Advocate Workers, while holding direct management responsibility for the effective running of the Housing Project.
1. The S&HM ensures frontline services consistently embody GrowTH’s promise by creating an environment where individuals are welcomed with dignity, experience belonging, are supported to move forward, and have opportunities to explore the Christian faith.
2. Managing the effective running of Frontline Services through monitoring the quality and consistency of support delivered by staff using the following: Line Management reports (monthly); statistics; casework files; support plans; move on plans; resettlement processes and regular calls to referral agencies and churches to gather feedback on GrowTH staff.
3. Manage and support frontline staff in resolving operational issues and practical service delivery challenges.
4. Holding a small, focused frontline caseload, alongside their wider management responsibilities. This will include direct casework with a limited number of guests and residents, particularly within the Housing Project, where additional management input, continuity of support, or more complex casework is required. The S&HM will also work alongside frontline staff on complex cases, support plans, move-on planning, key meetings, and periods of increased frontline need, modelling high-quality, relational, well-recorded and appropriately boundaried support. This casework involvement should also be used to model good practice, strengthen casework quality, and support the development of frontline staff in their roles.
5. Manage and support frontline staff to improve the quality and effectiveness of guest and resident move-on by:
o Monitoring referral levels into services
o Monitoring move-on pathways and move-on discussions
o Assist frontline staff in identifying system blockages (e.g. move-on, referrals) and facilitating solutions to unblock them.
6. Ensuring consistency and clarity in how frontline services operate
7. Ensure GrowTH accommodation is safe, well maintained, and compliant with all relevant requirements.
8. Ensuring appropriate boundaries and expectations are maintained
2. Overall Management and Oversight of the Housing Project
The Support & Housing Manager will hold overall responsibility for the safe, effective, and mission-aligned running of GrowTH’s Housing Project, which currently provides accommodation for 16 residents. Working closely with the Housing Worker, the S&HM will ensure that the project provides stable, affordable, well-managed accommodation alongside clear, tailored support that helps residents move towards independence, community, and long-term housing stability. Responsibilities include:
1. Providing overall day-to-day leadership and management of the Housing Project, ensuring it operates safely, consistently, and in line with GrowTH’s values, policies, and purpose.
2. Supporting and overseeing the Housing Worker in their work with residents, ensuring support plans, risk assessments, case records, move-on plans, and resident engagement are of a high standard.
3. Ensuring residents are welcomed, treated with dignity, and supported to make progress in practical, emotional, social, and spiritual areas of life.
4. Overseeing referrals into the Housing Project, including suitability discussions with the shelter/support team, referral partners, and prospective residents.
5. Ensuring that residents are appropriately inducted into the project, understand the expectations of their licence agreement, and are supported to sustain their placement well.
6. Monitoring rent, licence fee, service charge, arrears, and housing-related financial processes in liaison with the relevant administrative/finance staff, ensuring that residents are supported to keep payments up to date and that financial issues are addressed promptly.
7. Ensuring Housing Project properties are safe, well maintained, appropriately furnished, and compliant with relevant health and safety, fire safety, gas, electrical, and housing requirements.
8. Managing day-to-day operational relationships with key housing stakeholders, including landlords, housing associations, contractors, maintenance providers, and other relevant agencies, particularly in relation to repairs, lettings, inspections, safety checks, rent/service charge issues, property standards, and resident sustainment.
9. Ensuring that Housing Project policies, procedures, house expectations, and resident agreements are clear, up to date, implemented consistently, and reflect actual practice.
10. Overseeing resident support, including budgeting, benefits, employment, training, life skills, wellbeing, relationships, community engagement, and preparation for independent living.
11. Ensuring appropriate boundaries, accountability, and standards of behaviour are maintained within the Housing Project, responding to concerns, complaints, safeguarding issues, and breaches of expectations in line with GrowTH procedures.
12. Managing move-on planning for Housing Project residents, ensuring residents are supported to prepare for suitable accommodation and that links are developed with appropriate move-on providers and pathways.
13. Working with the Director to review and develop the Housing Project, identifying strengths, gaps, risks, opportunities for improvement, and future development needs.
3. Staff Leadership, Performance, and Development
Ensure frontline staff are supported, effective, and accountable. Responsibilities include:
1. Line management of frontline staff
2. Performance management and addressing challenges in service delivery
3. The S&HM will model and cultivate GrowTH’s values within the team, ensuring that staff:
a. Demonstrate compassion and consistency in their work
b. Follow through on commitments to guests and partners
c. Take responsibility for delivering high-quality support
d. Work collaboratively as part of a unified team
4. Supporting staff in decision-making, particularly with complex or challenging cases.
5. Ensuring staff receive appropriate training and development
6. Building a healthy, collaborative, and mission-focused team culture
4. Faith
As part of a Christian organisation, the Support & Housing Manager will:
1. Contribute to maintaining a Christ-centred culture across frontline services
2. Support staff to create environments of Christian community, care, and hospitality
3. Ensure accessible opportunities for guests to explore the Christian faith
4. Encourage staff to integrate GrowTH’s Christian ethos into their work in a way that is authentic and non-coercive
5. Other responsibilities
These include:
1. Being an active member of GrowTH’s Senior Management Team
2. Ensuring that safeguarding is embedded across all frontline services.
3. Participating in complaint resolution where appropriate
4. Escalating issues where necessary in line with organisational procedures
5. Ensuring frontline service procedures reflect actual practice on the ground
6. Supporting development of operational processes (e.g. referral pathways, service flow)
7. Occasionally representing GrowTH in external conversations where appropriate
Trainee Recovery Worker
SSJ&I Alcohol and Drug Service
Southampton
37 hours per week, including evenings and weekends
Part-time roles will be considered
Salary Scale: 20 - 23 (£25,947 - £27,780 per annum)
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.
The Impact You'll Make
Based within the SSJ&I Alcohol and Drug Service in Southampton, you will be part of a team that offers a wide range of vital interventions, including one-to-ones, therapeutic group work, needle exchange, and prescribing interventions to people recovering from challenges with drugs and alcohol.
In this role, you will:
- Support Journeys: Work directly within the service to support a small, identified group of people throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
- Deliver Person-Centred Care: Use a person-centred approach to empower people who want to make changes to their lives, helping them access the interventions that matter most to them.
- Build Connections: Create strong relationships with key partner agencies and stakeholders to support robust joint working relationships and holistic client care.
- Expand Your Reach: As you develop your skills and confidence, you will increase your work outside of the main office, providing needs-led support in community settings and alongside partner agencies.
Who We're Looking For
This role is a fantastic opportunity for growth and is ideal for:
- Emerging Professionals: Anyone looking to start a career within this service area who is excited to learn, develop, and pursue a long-term career in substance use support services.
- People with Lived Experience: People with lived experience of homelessness, mental health challenges, and/or substance use, who can safely use their personal insights to inspire, empower, and support others.
- Flexible Team Members: Someone who can work within a flexible 37-hour working week, which will include evening and some weekend work.
Essential Qualities and Skills
To thrive in this role, you will need to bring or develop the following qualities:
- Core Attributes: You must be self-reflective, highly motivated, and excited to bring your own unique understanding and experience to the team.
- Engagement & Relationships: The ability to engage meaningfully and empathetically with service users, building strong, positive, and collaborative working relationships.
- Boundaries & Risk Management: The confidence to maintain clear, healthy professional boundaries and a solid understanding of the importance of safe risk management.
- Sector Knowledge (or a Passion to Learn): Some understanding—or a keenness to gain an understanding—of the impact of substance use, withdrawal, and the range of interventions and support available to help people improve their quality of life.
What we can offer you
We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:
- A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
- Flexible working options
- Buying additional annual leave
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Company cycle to work scheme
- Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
- Electric Car Scheme
- Blue Light Card
SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.
Application closing date: This will be a rolling open advert until all vacancies are appointed.
Interview date: We will be reviewing applications as they are received and contacting shortlisted applicants to offer an interview date.
Should you not hear from us within 14 days of submission, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Supporting people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
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The Winchester Beacon has been supporting individuals experiencing homelessness for almost forty years. The organisation provides a safe and welcoming accommodation for up to 22 individuals, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day across 4 sites. Residents receive personalised support through regular one-to-one meetings with a Support Worker to plan steps towards positive change and independent living.
Role Description
This 0.6 part-time hybrid role (22.5 hours per week) of Facilities Manager is based in Winchester with some flexibility for remote work. The Facilities Manager will oversee the maintenance, safety and functionality of the organisation’s main site and off-site residences. Responsibilities include coordinating repairs and maintenance, managing contractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and performing regular site inspections. The role also involves maintaining records, managing budgets related to facilities, and collaborating with staff and stakeholders to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of facilities maintenance, including performing inspections, coordinating repairs and engaging with contractors.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
- Strong organisational and budget management skills to effectively oversee resources and documentation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience in managing multiple sites and troubleshooting facility-related issues is advantageous.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a hybrid work environment.
- A commitment to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and knowledge of housing-related services is a plus.
To help break the cycle of homelessness by enabling people to rebuild their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


