Address
Form of work
SalaryVacancy reference
ECR000188
Salary
Grade 6- £26,421 to £28,770 per annum, pro rata
Hours
22.2 Hours per week
Contract
12 months fixed term until 2025
About the job
We are looking to recruit the right individual who is passionate about helping people who have experienced rough sleeping to rebuild their lives. The role will support individuals who have experienced rough sleeping or homelessness and are now living in temporary accommodation or have a new tenancy but need help to develop and maintain their new life. This will including considering diversionary activities, education, sport, practical activities, volunteering, peer support programmes and developing work opportunities. Helping to unlock barriers to access. Liaising with agencies to bring their services on board.
Ideally, you will have experience in this or a similar role and have a sound understanding of the complexities and barriers that may be faced. In this role you will: Work closely with individuals to develop person-centred plans, helping to break down barriers and offering tailored information support and guidance What we’re looking for: Someone who holds a full, current and valid driving licence and a vehicle available for use with a current valid MOT certificate and insurance as transporting customers is an integral part of the role. The ability to listen, understand and empower individuals to make positive change. The ability to liaise with partners and persuade them to join/contribute to our projects. The role is part of our ongoing commitment to reduce rough sleeping and complements activities to increase temporary accommodation options and support individuals newly into accommodation to prevent a return to homelessness
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Krestal Al-Daami, Rough Sleeper & Homelessness lead on 01782 742566, or come to our Homelessness Hub at Salvation Army, Bridge Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 2RY that runs every Thursday 10am-12pm for an informal chat.
Why work for us?
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a borough with big ambitions. We’ve already started our transformation, however, we still need to find better ways of doing things because we are determined to do the very best we can for our communities.
If our vision is to be the best, then we need the best people working for us. Our people are at the heart of what we do and have the freedom to innovate, grow and develop. We recruit people who share our vision and values; people who have the drive to deliver our ambitious Council plan.
Our historic Borough is a place of marked contrasts. We are the home of a world class University at Keele, a leading light known internationally for its research and sustainability record, which stands side by side with former mining communities including some which register amongst the most deprived areas in the country. Our Borough is also a mixture of urban centres, affected by some of the same social issues facing our neighbouring city, Stoke-on-Trent, but also outstanding rural landscapes in our less populated villages. Our plans and priorities aim to address the needs of all our communities.
Our People Offer
We reward our people with a competitive range of benefits including; access to the local government pension scheme, minimum 24 days annual leave plus 5 extra days after 5 years' service, flexible working options and family friendly policies, local and national high street discounts, free car parking, green travel scheme including cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice, free employee 24 hour employee assistance and counselling services, flu vaccination service and health checks plus development and training opportunities.
View our full people offer and 'working for us' video here.
Contact
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Krestal Al-Daami, Rough Sleeper & Homelessness lead on 01782 742566.
Closing date
5pm on Tuesday 2 April 2024
Should we receive a large number of applications, then this post could close sooner than the date stated.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.
Interview date
Monday 8 April 2024
