Details:
- Salary: £20 - 32 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: North East
- Date: 18 hours ago
Description:
Rough Sleeper Project Worker (x3)
Contract: Interim, until end of March 2027
Start: ASAP
Lease vehicle available if needed during working hours
About the role
A local council has secured significant funding to tackle homelessness and is recruiting three Rough Sleeper Project Workers to join a close-knit, supportive team. It’s a hands-on, field-based role, supporting rough sleepers and vulnerable people with complex needs into safe, sustainable accommodation.
Key responsibilities
* Support rough sleepers and vulnerable individuals with complex needs
* Manage a caseload and complete needs and risk assessments
* Develop tailored support plans to help people move towards independence
* Work with hostels, supported accommodation providers, landlords and partner agencies
* Help people access accommodation, health services and benefits
* Support clients to sustain their accommodation long term
Experience we are looking for
* Rough sleeping or outreach services
* Homelessness prevention or housing options
* Supported housing, housing support or tenancy sustainment
* Supporting people with complex needs, mental health or substance misuse issues
* Managing a caseload and completing needs and risk assessments
* Strong partnership working with housing providers, landlords and statutory and voluntary agencies
What’s on offer
* Contract until end of March 2027, starting ASAP
* Supportive team of three Project Workers
* Lease vehicle available if needed during working hours
* A genuine opportunity to change lives
To apply: Send your most recent CV and a contact number. Referrals welcome