Rough Sleeper Prevention Worker
LOCATION: Exeter
HOURS: 37.5 06:00-13:30
SALARY: £12.80 Inclusive PAYE
DURATION: Temp 3 months+
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in people's lives? Do you have a heart for supporting individuals experiencing homelessness? If so, our client is seeking a dedicated Rough Sleeper - Prevention Worker to join this team on a contract basis. This role offers an opportunity to work directly with those in need and contribute to preventing and addressing homelessness in our community.
Contribute to proactive measures that prevent individuals from becoming entrenched in rough sleeping.
Support vulnerable individuals by providing practical assistance and guidance.
Collaborate with local agencies to ensure a holistic and effective approach in addressing homelessness.
Preferred Requirements:
Experience in outreach work or relevant field, demonstrating a deep understanding of the complexities of homelessness.
Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse individuals, showing empathy and sensitivity to their needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with both service users and external stakeholders.
A proactive and resilient nature with the ability to manage challenging situations with compassion and professionalism.
Passion for social justice and a commitment to advocating for the homeless community.
Preferred Qualifications (not essential):
Relevant qualification in social work, psychology, or a related field.
Additional training in mental health first aid or substance abuse support is advantageous.
Full UK driving license for travel between locations and to conduct outreach activities.
You will receive from BRC:
Dedicated, experienced consultants that specialise in supported housing recruitment
Temp to perm opportunities available.
Competitive rates of pay (PAYE & Umbrella on offer)
24/7 support for relief workers – out of hours numbers (phone number removed)
FREE online training courses available
Pension scheme contributions.
For more information on this scheme focused role please contact Phoebe Orchard on (phone number removed) or send an up to date CV to (url removed)