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Applications can be submitted by email to: human.resources@whitechapelcentre.co.ukor sent to:
Human Resources The Whitechapel Centre Langsdale Street Liverpool L3 8DT |
Please note: we do not accept CVs without an accompanying application form.
The Whitechapel Centre offers a supportive, friendly work environment, good pension scheme and staff benefits. All posts are subject to an Enhanced level check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Committed to addressing discrimination and promoting equality and diversity in the provision of services and employment. |
Assertive Rehousing Worker - KnowsleyPost: Assertive Rehousing Worker (Knowsley)
Grade: National Joint Council (NJC) SCP 11-22 (£21,166 - £26,317) Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Location: Knowsley The Whitechapel Centre’s mission is to prevent and resolve homelessness, social exclusion and housing poverty by providing practical, realistic, tailored support so that each person can find a route out of homelessness, maintain a home and achieve their individual potential. In partnership with Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council we are looking to recruit an exceptional intensive support worker who can meet the housing and support needs of people who are rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping, including people staying in the Council’s emergency accommodation services. With a good working knowledge of Housing and Welfare Rights, you will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a homelessness, housing or support setting, working with hostels, Registered Providers and negotiating with private landlords in order to deliver appropriate support and rapid rehousing solutions. You will bring experience of discharging creative and innovative resettlement / support plans, and an ability to provide first class advice and support to people about benefits maximisation, substance misuse problems, domestic abuse, care and mental health services, utilising a case conference approach to manage clients’ needs/risk. Highly motivated and confident, you will be comfortable using your own initiative to make informed and effective decisions. In return we offer a supportive work environment and good pension and health benefits. Funding for this post is for one year in the first instance. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Monday 20 July 2020. |
Rough Sleeper Navigator - St Helens
Post: Rough Sleeper Navigator – Secondment Opportunity with St Helen’s Council Salary range: £24,799 - £26,317 (Pay award pending) Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Location: St Helens The Whitechapel Centre’s mission is to prevent and resolve homelessness, social exclusion and housing poverty by providing practical, realistic, tailored support so that each person can find a route out of homelessness, maintain a home and achieve their individual potential. In partnership with St Helens Council we are looking to recruit a Rough Sleeper Navigator who will work within St Helens to co-ordinate and manage access to and move on from the Borough’s emergency rough sleeper services. This will provide rough sleepers who have complex needs with the support that they need to move on from the streets and secure appropriate accommodation. A skilled support worker with the confidence to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will have an up-to-date knowledge of housing / homelessness legislation and local systems/services, welfare rights and relevant civil and criminal legislation. You will also have experience of developing personalised support plans and providing advice and support to clients with complex needs who may have a wide range of associated issues such as substance misuse, offending and poor mental health in order to break down system barriers and ensure clients are able to take up key support services. Highly organised and with first class IT skills you will demonstrate an ability to plan and organise your work, including a high level of contact with clients on a day to day basis, ensuring all target outcomes are achieved. The successful applicant will be seconded to St Helens Council and will be expected to have some flexibility to work at weekends and during the early mornings and late evenings by arrangement. Funding is for one year in the first instance. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Monday 20th July 2020. |
Move-on Officer (Halton)Post: Move-on Officer (Halton)
Grade: National Joint Council (NJC) SCP 11-22 (£21,166 - £26,317) Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Location: Halton The Whitechapel Centre’s mission is to prevent and resolve homelessness, social exclusion and housing poverty by providing practical, realistic, tailored support so that each person can find a route out of homelessness, maintain a home and achieve their individual potential. Working closely with Halton Borough Council our aim is to provide targeted rehousing advice and support to enable people who have complex needs or who are rough sleeping, or at risk of rough sleeping, to find their route into the right accommodation. The successful candidate for this role must be able to demonstrate at least two years’ experience of delivering support and advice services to clients around benefits maximisation, substance misuse, domestic abuse, care and mental health services and have the ability to navigate local homelessness systems and services including private sector solutions in order to secure the most appropriate accommodation for each client. Highly organised and with the confidence to work well in a multi-agency setting, you will be comfortable using your own initiative to make informed and effective decisions and have the energy and commitment needed to make a real difference in the Borough. In return we offer a supportive working environment, good pension and health benefits. Funding for this post is for one year in the first instance. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Monday 20th July 2020. |
(Intensive Support Worker (Halton)Post: Intensive Support Worker (Halton)
Grade: National Joint Council (NJC) SCP 11-22 (£21,166 - £26,317) Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Location: Halton The Whitechapel Centre’s mission is to prevent and resolve homelessness, social exclusion and housing poverty by providing practical, realistic, tailored support so that each person can find a route out of homelessness, maintain a home and achieve their individual potential. We have been awarded funding from Halton Borough Council to deliver a new Intensive Support Service for people with multiple and complex needs. The aims of the service are to engage with clients over the long term and through their journey from crisis and into care, treatment and support enabling them to achieve better and more sustainable personal outcomes including better housing, health and well-being and a reduction in offending behaviour. We are looking for an exceptional Intensive Support Worker with a good working knowledge of Housing and Welfare Rights, at least 2 years’ experience of working in a homelessness, housing or support setting, discharging creative and innovative resettlement / support plans, and providing first class advice and support to people about benefits maximisation, substance misuse problems, domestic abuse, care and mental health services. Highly motivated, tenacious and confident, you will be comfortable using your own initiative to provide initial crisis intervention and to make informed and effective decisions when representing your clients best interests within key mainstream and specialist housing, welfare benefits, health and social care services. Applicants are expected to offer some flexibility to work at weekends and during the early mornings and late evenings by arrangement. Funding for this post is for one year in the first instance. The Whitechapel Centre offer a supportive work environment and good pension and health benefits. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Monday 20th July 2020. |
Bank Support WorkersHave you got at least two years’ experience of years’ experience working in a homelessness, housing or support setting; a good working knowledge of local housing, health and support services and the flexibility to work at relatively short notice to provide cover for annual leave or other staff absences?
We are looking for experienced workers who will be able to undertake a wide variety of roles in our supported accommodation centres and open access centre. Contracts are offered on a zero hours basis – you are free to accept as many or as few assignments as you wish. For more information, download a copy of our job description and person specification. |
Night Hub WorkersWe are currently looking to recruit a number of staff to our bank of night hub workers who provide an overnight service for people who are rough sleeping.
Shifts are 4 nights on, 4 nights off, 7.30pm to 8am (12.5 hours). Some experience of support work will be essential. Experience of cold weather / night work in a similar environment will be a distinct advantage. Remuneration is £115 per shift. |
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The Whitechapel Centre
Langsdale Street Liverpool L3 8DT Tel: 0151 207 7617 Charity Number: 1013060 Reg Co Number: 2623071 |