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Rough Sleeper Prevention Worker
 
LOCATION:             Exeter
HOURS:                   37.5 06:00-13:30
SALARY:                 £12.80 Inclusive PAYE
DURATION:             Temp 3 months+
 
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in people's lives? Do you have a heart for supporting individuals experiencing homelessness? If so, our client is seeking a dedicated Rough Sleeper - Prevention Worker to join this team on a contract basis. This role offers an opportunity to work directly with those in need and contribute to preventing and addressing homelessness in our community.

• Contribute to proactive measures that prevent individuals from becoming entrenched in rough sleeping.
• Support vulnerable individuals by providing practical assistance and guidance.
• Collaborate with local agencies to ensure a holistic and effective approach in addressing homelessness.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in outreach work or relevant field, demonstrating a deep understanding of the complexities of homelessness.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse individuals, showing empathy and sensitivity to their needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with both service users and external stakeholders.
• A proactive and resilient nature with the ability to manage challenging situations with compassion and professionalism.
• Passion for social justice and a commitment to advocating for the homeless community.

Preferred Qualifications (not essential):

• Relevant qualification in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Additional training in mental health first aid or substance abuse support is advantageous.
• Full UK driving license for travel between locations and to conduct outreach activities.

 
You will receive from BRC:

• Dedicated, experienced consultants that specialise in supported housing recruitment
• Temp to perm opportunities available.
• Competitive rates of pay (PAYE & Umbrella on offer)
• 24/7 support for relief workers – out of hours numbers 07375 396 812
• FREE online training courses available
• Pension scheme contributions.

 
For more information on this scheme focused role please contact Phoebe Orchard on 0117 923 9100 or send an up to date CV to p.orchard@brcjobs.com
 
 
 

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