Do you have experience working with vulnerable adults?
What about supporting those who are experiencing homelessness?
We are supporting a local charity, based in Newport, in their search for a Homelessness Outreach Worker for the next few months.
You'll be part of the early morning "breakfast run" - going out in to the community to connect with those who are sleeping rough across Newport.
What are the details?
* This is a full time contract
* 40 hours per week
* it's an early start and early finish
* 6.30am to 3pm
* Monday to Friday only
* No weekends or bank holidays
* 2 to 3 month contract
* Possibility of being extended past 3 months
* Options to apply for the permanent position
* £12.80 per hour
* Equivalent to a £26,624 per year salary
What will you do?
* You will be part of a two person team of outreach workers
* Going out in to the community
* Handing out tea, coffee and breakfast to rough sleepers
* Connecting with them to assist in securing temporary
* Once the breakfast run is over, you'll link in with other teams to assist with homelessness support
* Working with adults 18+ who are engaged with various services
* Multi-agency working - with other charities, local authority and other providers
* Providing emotional and practical support
* Helping out with other teams as required
What do we need?
* A driver is ESSENTIAL as you will be driving around the Newport area.
* Homelessness support experience will be a distinct advantage.
* Knowledge of other complex issues e.g. substance misuse, mental health, challenging behaviours etc.
* If you have worked in Social Care, housing or another supportive environment...you will be considered
* Excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
* Able to keep up to date records.
* Knowledge of other services in the local area.
* The desire to help and support others.
* You'll be empathetic and compassionate and non-judgemental.
* A DBS on the update service is essential.
If this role sounds fulfilling and exciting, please get in touch with Keeran @ Moxie People. We would love to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE: A DBS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR THIS ROLE - DUE TO THE FACT THAT YOU WILL BE SUPPORTING VULNERABLE PEOPLE
Location: Newport
Job title: Homelessness Outreach Worker
Employer: Charity
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly rate: £12.80