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Jobs in the homelessness sector
This page gives details of paid jobs and volunteering opportunities with Homeless Link and other homelessness organisations.
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Current paid vacancies at Homeless Link
Please note that Homeless Link does not respond to unsolicited CVs. Apply for one of the jobs you see above or check back later for new vacancies.
Current unpaid vacancies at Homeless Link
No current vacancies
Current paid vacancies with non-member agencies
None at present.
Policy Projects Officer
Policy Projects Officer Full time, based at our Head Office in London
£31,389 - £35,478 (incl. ILW) pay award pending
The key to ending homelessness is winning commitment from policymakers at all levels. You will lead our policy projects to gather evidence, promote policy development and infleunce change for the benefit of homeless people.
For more information and to make an application please see the application pack below.
Homeless Link Application Form.
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
Closing date: 01/09/08 at 5pm.
For further information or if you have any queries about this post, please email recruitment@homelesslink.org.uk or call 020 7960 3010 (please quote job title).
Completed application forms should be returned to Joanna Lloyd-Rogers at Homeless Link or can be emailed to recruitment@homelesslink.org.uk
Statutory Partnership Executive (London), Crisis
Contract: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £31,500 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 11 September 2008
Role:
The Statutory Partnership Executive role sits within the Trusts and Statutory team which comprises five fundraisers. The aim of this role is to develop, implement and deliver a successful strategy that raises funds from government and statutory sources through partnership work.The successful applicant will be responsible for contributing to the Statutory fundraising target of 1 million pounds (2008/2009).This post will commence from 1st October 2008.
Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience over several budget cycles of generating funds from the statutory sector
- Proven experience of managing statutory grant programmes, including monitoring and evaluation reporting
- Thorough knowledge of central, regional and European government funding sources with a particular focus on funding opportunities for disadvantaged groups and/or Learning and Skills
- Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
- Experience of working with grant givers at a senior level
- Experience of administering grant and contractual reporting requirements
- Experience of formulating and implementing fundraising strategies for income generation from statutory sources, and proven achievement in reaching annual income targets
- Experience of setting, managing and analysing income and expenditure budgets
To apply for this position please download a full job description and application form from http://www.crisis.org.uk/jobs
Project Worker (London), Thames Reach
Committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, we especially encourage suitable applicants with a history of homelessness, with disabilities and from black, asian and ethnic-minority groups.
Thames Reach is a London-based agency helping homeless and vulnerable people to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness.
South West Service, Project Worker
Thames Reach Wandsworth, London SW11
£25,302 - £28,500 pa (pay award pending) inc. ILW + non-contributory pension
35 hours per week
Ref: 75275
An enthusiastic person is needed to join our team providing housing and support to men and women with experience of homelessness, mental health, dual diagnosis and related needs. Support to service users is tailored to individual needs with the aim of maximising individuals’ potential for independence.
You will need experience and a commitment to developing supportive relationships with vulnerable people.
The post will initially be based at our dual diagnosis project where you will need to take part in a rota that includes some evening/weekend work. You will also need to take part in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
Closing date: 3 September 2008.
Interview date: 11 September 2008.
Apply by calling 0845 055 0261 or emailing tr@peoplemedia.co.uk (quoting the reference number) or via http://www.thamesreach.org.uk
Offender Housing Needs Officer (Bradford), Incommunities
help us deliver first-rate services to our customers
Incommunities is a vibrant organisation managing around 22,000 homes for rent across the Bradford District. You’ll be joining Incommunities at an exciting time as we strive to further develop our teams of skilled professionals in delivering first-rate services to our customers.
Offender Housing Needs Officer (Temporary for one year, 30 hours per week)
£23,749 – £25,320 Pro Rata (Subject to Job Evaluation)
Vacancy reference no: 1442HL
Incommunities have been successful in achieving funding from DIP to commission an “Offender Housing needs Officer” to coordinate and provide a seamless multi-agency support service to low-medium risk offenders, with drug and alcohol issues. The post will run initially on a pilot project for one year. The post will be based in the Homehunter Team and will work in conjunction with the current Homehunter Tenancy Support Service & Offender Tenancy Support Service.
The aim of the post is to:
- Prevent homelessness; achieve tenancy sustainment; empower and enable offenders and ex-offenders to secure access to accommodation and support and maintain their tenancies;
- The Offender Housing needs Officer will work throughout the Bradford District dealing with referrals predominately from Compass through care and after service.
- Be a vital link for housing advice for the client group; and explore the full range of housing options available for offenders and drug users.
To apply for the post you will require:
- 4 years experience of dealing with vulnerable groups, on a one to one basis in housing or in a support capacity through either paid or voluntary work; experience of providing a comprehensive support package using a multi-agency approach; some knowledge of the issues surrounding offenders and ex-offenders on probation and the issues surrounding this client group in access and sustaining housing, including an understanding of the issues surrounding drug and alcohol addiction.
OR
- NVQ Level 3 qualification/related degree ( i.e. social sciences; youth work; social work etc) and 2 years of the above experience.
In addition you will need to hold a full clean driving licence
For an informal chat about the post, please contact Kath Wood on 01274 254110
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd September 2008
Application details: please contact Incommunities, Human Resources, Trust House, 5 New Augustus Street, Bradford, BD1 5LL, Tel. 01274 254311 or email: hr.recruitment@incommunities.co.uk
New Chair and Board Members, Housing Justice
Will you tackle the problems of Homelessness?
Appointment of New Chair and Board Members for Housing Justice
Housing Justice is a national voice for Christian action in the field of housing and homelessness, active through churches and projects around the country, with offices in central London. Our vision is a society where every person has access to a home that truly meets their needs.
Chair:
We are looking for someone to lead the Board of Trustees through a challenging period of transition. Can you assist in providing strategic direction and oversight to grow and develop both the work and the organisation? To undertake this role you will have strong leadership skills, think strategically; communicate effectively and be an excellent ambassador representing the organisation at the highest levels. You should have solid experience of the voluntary sector, ideally within the housing field. The role requires somebody who is a practising Christian with knowledge of the denominations and able to reflect theologically in the public arena.
Board Members:
Members are also needed to join our board to help shape future strategy and achieve our mission. We would like applicants from a variety of backgrounds including those with housing, policy, business, marketing, media, fundraising and campaigning skills. We would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds and women who are currently underrepresented on our board.
The roles are non-executive and voluntary and you will be expected to give time for six formal meetings each year. If you want to be a part of our future and have the appropriate commitment and competencies, please visit our website for further information http://www.housingjustice.org.uk. For an informal conversation phone Alison Gelder on 020 7723 7273 x 230. For a nomination form please email to info@housingjustice.org.uk.
Registered Charity No. 294666