Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?
The Westminster Street Outreach service works 365 days a year to support anyone who finds themselves rough sleeping in Westminster. We meet, assess and support individuals to find a suitable, and sustainable, route away from the street.
In this role you will:
- Undertake outreach work on a rota basis including working early mornings, late nights and at weekends if required.
- Assess the needs of individuals who are experiencing homelessness or sleeping rough and to provide them with a variety of options of support services/accommodation in liaison with other agencies and specialist workers.
- Advocate, where appropriate, on behalf of people experiencing homelessness or who are sleeping rough with external agencies regarding their welfare rights, Primary Health Care needs and other issues affecting their Health and wellbeing.
- Maintain a caseload of 22-25 individuals that are homeless and rough sleeping on the streets of Westminster.
- Offer clients assertive and consistent guidance and support until they are in a position to be able to move away from the streets into accommodation/ reconnection services and/or other appropriate support services.
About you
We are always on the lookout for people who share our ambitions, if you are ready to get out there this could be the role for you.
We encourage you to apply if you have good communication skills with the ability to network and build effective relationships with a variety of people, a good understanding of the complex issues faced by homeless people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.
If you think you have the resilience and patience to work with people who may have complex needs and challenging behaviour, we will provide you with the tools and training to support clients to end rough sleeping for good.
A full UK or equivalent driving license and Language skills are beneficial, but not essential.
We’d always like to hear from people who want to help transform lives. Not sure if you have the skills and experience you need for the role? Apply and we’ll let you know!
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form.
Closing date: 10am on 6th January 2025
Interview and assessments on: TBC
