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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. |
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Night WorkerNight Support Worker
Salary Range SCP 11 - 22 Full Time 37.5 hrs per week Based in Aigburth, Liverpool 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 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 is 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 are used to promote engagement; build trust and motivation; reduce harm and improve health and well-being, confidence and self-esteem. With a background of working with people with complex needs and a range of mental and physical health problems your role will support the delivery of high quality harm reduction services in an accommodation setting to people with a range of alcohol, drug, mental and physical health problems - supervising residents’ conduct, health, hygiene, safety and welfare during the night-time. Able to engage with clients, 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. We are looking for people who are committed to providing professional, flexible, person centred support who are able to manage the environment/behaviour safely and positively, promote inclusion and co-production and motivate people to change We offer a supportive working environment, good pension and staff benefits. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Thursday, 23rd January 2020. |
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Older Persons WorkerOlder Persons’ Housing Advice Worker
Salary Range SCP 11 - 22 (£21,166 - £26,317 pro rata) Part time 18.75 hrs per week Based in Everton 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 are currently seeking to recruit an Older Persons’ Housing Advice Worker in order to address some of the barriers and disadvantages experienced by homeless older people. We are looking for an exceptional support worker who has a minimum of two years’ experience delivering effective services to people who are homeless or in housing need, supporting them to acquire and sustain accommodation appropriate to their needs and to become independent. With a comprehensive understanding of housing and homelessness legislation and services, you will have experience of providing housing related advice and discharging individualised resettlement plans. 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. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Thursday, 30th January 2020. |
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Assertive Outreach WorkerPost: Assertive Outreach Workers x 2
Grade: National Joint Council (NJC) SCP 11-22 £21,166 – £26,317 Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Location: Liverpool City Region 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 are looking for 2 experienced Assertive Outreach Workers to join our team offering services to people sleeping rough or living a street lifestyle in the Liverpool City Region. Commissioned by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, the service is funded to November 2021 in the first instance and aims to reduce rough sleeping; develop local referral routes into Housing First and other commissioned services; improve physical and mental health and wellbeing; and improve pathways between partners such as the Criminal Justice system. To achieve these aims the new Assertive Outreach Service will operate as a partnership between Whitechapel, Mersey Care and Brownlow Health in order to address both health and social issues. 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, experience of developing personalised support plans and providing advice and support to people about housing, benefit maximisation, substance misuse problems, domestic abuse, physical and mental health services. You will need the passion and persistence to combine these to make a real difference to the lives of some of our hardest to reach clients. 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. As this is a 7 day service across the City Region, we are looking for staff who have the ability to work within a flexible rota which will include early mornings and late evenings by arrangement. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Thursday, 30th January 2020. |
Mental Health WorkerPost: Mental Health & Floating Support Worker
Grade: National Joint Council (NJC) SCP 11-22 £21,166 - £26,317 Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week Location: Wirral 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 are inviting applications against a new vacancy in our Mental Health & Floating Support Service based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The aim of the service is to support people with mental health problems to access and maintain their accommodation and to help them make improvements to their health and wellbeing. The service primarily operates on weekdays 9am to 5pm and provides floating support for up to 6 months, drop in sessions and telephone-based support to people 18 and over who have a Wirral connection and a diagnosed mental health problem. We are looking for an experienced practitioner with a good working knowledge of Housing and Welfare Rights, who has at least 2 years’ experience of delivering personalised support plans and advice about housing, benefit maximisation, substance misuse problems, domestic abuse, care and mental health services. 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. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm on Thursday, 30th January 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.
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. |
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The Whitechapel Centre
Langsdale Street Liverpool L3 8DT Tel: 0151 207 7617 Charity Number: 1013060 Reg Co Number: 2623071 |