Night Reconnection Assistant

Job description

Night Reconnection Assistant
Shepherd Bush, London

Salary: £23,658 - £27,103 p.a.
Full Time and Part Time posts available

About us
St Mungo’s Broadway provides a bed and support to more than 2,500 people a night who are either homeless or at risk, and works to prevent homelessness, helping about 25,000 people a year. We believe no one should be homeless and that people can - and do - recover from the issues that create homelessness.

Our No Second Night Out (NSNO) service aims to rapidly intervene so that no one needs to sleep rough. We are currently expanding our work in our three assessment hubs to ensure as many rough sleepers as possible receive a rapid response, a full assessment of their needs and an offer of help to move away from rough sleeping. We believe that rough sleeping is harmful and dangerous and are committed to ensuring that no one need sleep rough in London.

The role
As a Night Reconnection Assistant you will ensure a safe and supportive environment at night and provide support to a team of (Day) Reconnection Advisors carrying out high quality case work with individuals with complex support needs. You will process referrals from the NSNO Assessment Hubs and outreach teams and support them with key tasks; such as in implementing reconnection plans and supporting clients into appropriate accommodation.

What you’ll need
• Experience of formally assessing client’s individual needs and options
• Experience of supporting people to address their needs through case management.
• Knowledge and awareness of the outreach practices to engage with rough sleepers including awareness of the need for a supportive but assertive approach.

Closing date: 7th October 2015

This is an exciting role working for Europe’s largest provider of street outreach services and one of the UK’s leading Homeless Charities. If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and drive that we are looking for and a passion for working for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of homeless people, we would love to hear from you.

People/Skills that would be suitable for this role include: Night Reconnection Assistant, Support Worker, Housing, Engagement Worker, Social Work, Accommodation Services,