Current Vacancies
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.
We welcome applications from people who can offer some flexibilty to work at short notice particularly mid-week. Shifts are usually 8pm to 8am (12 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. |
Community Navigator (Support Worker)The Whitechapel Centre, as part of the Liverpool Waves of Hope Programme (LWoH) seeks to deliver real and lasting change for people via a new Community Navigator Service. The service provides support to people who have complex needs who have a plan or vision for moving on but who may need hand holding through the process, particularly where the plan doesn’t seem to be working for them. A key function of staff working on the project will be to identify and break down system barriers in order to ensure service users gain access to the various interventions they need in order to improve their situation.
We are looking for someone with extensive experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs who is able to maximise clients’ health, well-being and inclusion and exploit opportunities for development and move on including take up of wider advocacy, advice and support services on offer. You will need to be highly organised with the confidence to work well in a multi-agency setting and to use your own initiative to make informed and effective decisions. This is a full time post (37.5 hrs per week). The salary scale for the role is £20541 – £25463 pa. Funding is to end of December 2019. Please download our Job description and person specification for further details. The close date for receipt of applications is 10am on Monday 25 March 2019. |
Night Support Worker
The Whitechapel Centre and SHAP Ltd are Liverpool City Region based charities which provide support to people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and / or have support needs. We offer help with building confidence, developing independent living skills and supporting people to address substance use or other health and wellbeing issues. We also help people to access social and community networks, training, education and employment.
The Whitechapel Centre and SHAP Ltd, in partnership with Liverpool City Council, deliver a Harm Reduction Service based within a supported accommodation setting in Liverpool. The service is for up to 33 people who have substance misuse and/or mental health issues, some of whom may also have physical health and care needs. The aim of the service is to increase individuals’ sense of confidence, independence and recovery and enable them to make positive changes in their lives. Support will be offered to help service users to access services including education, treatment services and independent / alternative living accommodation if appropriate. Daily support interventions, alongside engagement / learning activities will be used to promote engagement; build trust and motivation; reduce harm and improve health and well-being; improve social skills, confidence, self-esteem; and provide diversion to reduce drug/alcohol use. Your role will be to engage with residents and supervise their conduct, health, hygiene, safety and welfare during the night-time. You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of harm reduction strategies and extensive experience of working with people with complex needs, preferably gained in an accommodation-based setting. Able to build trust and develop a motivation to change, you will ensure all residents are given the security and support to minimise harm and risk, address individual need and take control of their own lives. This post is subject to an Enhanced level check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). An application form, Job Description and Person Specification are available to download. Please note that we do not accept CVs. The deadline for receipt of applications is 10am on Monday 25 March 2019. |
Hub Waking Night Sit Up Worker
The Whitechapel Centre supports Liverpool City Council to achieve the ‘Always Room Inside’ Standard through the provision of an integrated Hub (Assessment & Homeless Resolution Service) and Night Sit-Up Service.
The objectives of the service are to guarantee solutions to rough sleeping (including access to accommodation) and to provide a single point of contact for rough sleepers which will ensure consistency and help prevent duplication, cycles of repeat presentations and future homelessness. The Service is delivered by The Whitechapel Centre from alternating venues across the city in partnership with The Basement and Liverpool City Council. A vacancy has arisen for a sit up worker to join the Night Hub based at Labre House. This service provides a safe, overnight service for people who are rough sleeping until appropriate alternative accommodation can be found for them Your role will be to work as part of a small team to engage with service users and to supervise their conduct, health, safety and welfare during the night-time. Able to get alongside people and to motivate change, you will have extensive experience of working with people who are homeless or have complex needs. Shift hours are 7.30pm to 8am worked on a regular pattern of 4 nights on, 4 nights off. A full job description and Person Specification are attached. Funding for this post has been secured to end of March 2020 in the first instance. An application form, Job Description and Person Specification are available to download. Please note that we do not accept CVs. The deadline for receipt of applications is 10am on Monday 25 March 2019. |
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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. |
