Engagement Worker

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those facing homelessness?

We believe that no one should be homeless in 2024 and with your help, we can end homelessness for hundreds of Londoners.

Join us at the North London Multi-Disciplinary Rough Sleeping Hub in Barnet, and be part of an exciting initiative at the forefront of tackling homelessness. Our Hub stands as a flagship service, pioneering the first joint sub-regional rough sleeping solution in the country. Collaborating with six Local Authorities—Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington, and Westminster—we are dedicated to delivering short-stay accommodations and long-term support for individuals facing various challenges, such as those new to the streets, returners, individuals with no local connection, those with more complex needs, individuals with restricted eligibility, victims of modern slavery, and the work-ready cohort.

Situated across two buildings, our service is designed to provide exceptional accommodation and housing-related support for people with medium to high support needs. Our dedicated staff on-site are committed to ensuring that clients' personal well-being, development, and safety needs are met, all while guiding them towards achieving independence. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and contributing to positive change, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for those in need.

About the role:

As a Resettlement Worker at the North London Multi-Disciplinary Rough Sleeping Hub in Barnet, you will play a crucial part in supporting our clients through their transition from homelessness to sustainable tenancy. As a Resettlement Worker, your primary responsibility will be to coordinate appropriate move-on options for clients, ensuring that the necessary support structures are in place to facilitate successful tenancy sustainment.

To excel in this role, you should bring a wealth of experience in working with rough sleepers and vulnerable individuals within a housing setting or the ability to demonstrate transferable knowledge and skills in relation to homelessness and move-on pathways. Your strong communication skills will be essential for fostering effective and innovative partnerships with various stakeholders. A key aspect of this role involves advocating on behalf of clients, empowering them to navigate the complexities of resettlement.

In this fast-paced environment, your ability to thrive under pressure and stay outcome-focused will be critical. You will be actively involved in brokering new partnerships within the Private Rented Sector, in addition to cultivating and strengthening existing relationships. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness, and if you thrive in a high-paced environment that demands resilience and adaptability, we invite you to join us in this rewarding position as a Resettlement Worker. Your commitment and strengths-focused approach will be instrumental in driving positive outcomes for our clients on their journey towards independence.

About you:

• You will have a strong understanding of how to coordinate move-on options for clients experiencing homelessness to ensure a smooth transition to sustainable housing.

• Demonstrated capability in building and maintaining strong partnerships with Private Rented Sector landlords, key organisations and stakeholders in the sector.

• A strong understanding of the needs and challenges facing those with a history of rough sleeping.

• Dedication to safeguarding vulnerable adults, ensuring the quality of risk management plans to reduce and manage risk, whilst creating opportunities to promote independence.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing Date: Thursday 1st February 2024 at 10am 

Interview Date: Thursday 8th February 2024  

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.