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Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Central and Eastern European Homelessness Project- Outreach Worker.
The post holder will assist in the establishment and delivery of CGL’s Central and Eastern European homelessness Project (CEEHP) in Wisbech that will support Central and Eastern European (CEE) communities to prevent homelessness, reduce rough sleeping and work to prevent the exploitation of migrant workers.
Where: Wisbech
This is a 12 month FTC. Responsibilities:
About you:
What we will give to you:
Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications
If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 - £31,529.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date: 12/4/2024 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Waq Zahid | waqqas.zahid@cgl.org.uk | 07341542250 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Central and Eastern European Homelessness Project- Outreach Worker.
The post holder will assist in the establishment and delivery of CGL’s Central and Eastern European homelessness Project (CEEHP) in Wisbech that will support Central and Eastern European (CEE) communities to prevent homelessness, reduce rough sleeping and work to prevent the exploitation of migrant workers.
Where: Wisbech
When: We are looking to get the right person into the team ASAP
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41
This is a 12 month FTC.
About the role:
- To assist in the prevision of in-reach clinics to Central and Eastern European (CEE) clients in Wisbech and in co operation with partner agencies
- Identify, engage and case manage longer term and entrenched CEE rough sleepers in the Wisbech area who were migrant workers and who have been exploited and illegally evicted from HMO’s and other private rented accommodation
- Help prevent people returning to the streets once they receive the right advice and support
- To undertake with CEE client’s language specific preventative work ensuring CEEs are aware of their legal rights in relation to welfare and benefits and supporting individuals to engage with Job Centre Plus
- Undertake CEE client’s comprehensive assessments and support plans, actively engaging them with longer term accommodation and facilitating access to education information courses, training, and employment
- To provide advice and information on addictions services ensuring that CEE clients who have drug and alcohol problems can access appropriate services
- To work with CEE clients who may seek reconnections and support them to reconnect rapidly to their home nations in communication with Fenland District Council Housing Options Team
- To work with CEE clients supporting them to register with a GP and enable facilitated access to appointments with housing providers, employment agencies and other as required and to assist with translation
- To work collaboratively with Fenland District Councils Housing Options Team to explore accommodation options, benefits advice, deposits and tackling illegal eviction and harassment
About you:
- Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable and challenging clients
- Able to work in partnership with other agencies
- Experience and well-developed knowledge of housing or related field
- Ability to speak central European, Eastern European, or have Russian language skills that could include Lithuanian, Latvian and Polish
- Demonstrable organisation skills
- Demonstrable negotiation skills
- Proven communication skills
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Refer a friend scheme and receive £250 in vouchers if candidate is successful.
Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications
If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.
