Intensive Needs Worker (Rough Sleeper Initiative)
37 hours per week
Based in Medway
Salary range: £19,645 – £24,011
Fixed-Term Twelve Months

Pathways to Independence is a registered charity providing supported housing services to homeless single adults, including ex-offenders, across Kent and Medway.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team offering intensive support to a small group of formerly street homeless individuals who are now accommodated in Supported Accommodation within Medway.

The primary responsibly of the Intensive Support Worker will be to provide personalised support and guidance to individuals referred to Pathways to Independence through the Medway Rough Sleepers Initiative.

Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, however due to the nature of the role and client group, some flexible working is expected. The contract is for an initial twelve months, in line with current funding. It is hoped that repeat funding will be secured.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a service offering support to vulnerable people and will have a knowledge of the traumas associated with homelessness. The candidate will committed to developing this service within PIE principles and with a trauma informed approach.

The candidate will need to be able to manage their own time and competing priorities effectively. Good IT skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels are essential.

A full UK Driving License is essential along with the daily use of a car (subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).

An Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required. However, a criminal conviction will not prejudice your application but will be risk assessed for the role.

Pathways is committed to eliminating discrimination and to working with people from diverse backgrounds.

For information and application pack please see our website http://www.beyondhomelessness.org.uk/category/vacancies/ or email: Recruits1@pathwaysltd.org.uk (Please note that CVs will NOT be accepted)

To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact Michael Bourne on 01634 819649.

Deadline for applications is 9am Monday 22nd July (interviews to be w/c 29th July)