Seasonal Hub and Outreach Worker
About The Position
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We are seeking a compassionate and proactive individual to join our team in Leeds as a Seasonal Outreach and Hub Worker, dedicated to supporting people who are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness. You will work across nights and weekends, delivering street outreach and night shelter support to help individuals make positive changes and move towards stable accommodation. This is a hands-on role that involves engaging with people at all times of day and night, building trusting relationships, and empowering them to express their strengths and aspirations while taking steps towards a more settled future.
Requirements
- Experience of engaging and providing meaningful support to individuals with complex support needs.
- Experience of communicating effectively with people requiring support.
- Experience of working in a hostel/supported housing environment.
- Experience of recording relevant sensitive information in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of at least one of the following issues around homelessness; the benefits system, substance use, mental or physical health, the criminal justice system, housing (Social and/or Private Rented).
- Some experience of supporting people who may be affected by homelessness, poor mental health and substance use.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures and their application
- Experience of working with people in crisis.
Responsibilities
- Going on outreach shifts; these include early mornings, nights, and weekends. The service covers 7 days.
- Engaging with rough sleepers and people involved in street based anti-social behaviour.
- Working in the Winter night shelter/winter accommodation overnight in shifts over a 7 day period.
- Working with partner agencies to support service users to access accommodation, physical and mental health services, substance use treatment services, benefits etc. Accurately recording interactions with the people we work with, other professionals, and related support plans.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, fitness etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme and receive vouchers if candidate is successful.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
