About us
Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
About the Service
The Northeastern is a male only service housing 18 males from the age of 18+. It is based in Spennymoor, County Durham and is a safe place for people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless. We provide specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, and survivors of domestic abuse. We offer support workers to work with the males on all aspects of their life to ensure a positive move on into their own accommodation.
Accommodation to us doesn’t just mean a roof over your head and shelter from the elements. It needs to be a welcoming and flourishing environment, offering opportunities for all those we support to feel comfortable and develop. You can make a difference and support people on their journey towards a brighter future. At Changing Lives, we offer a home rather than just a shelter.
About the Job
The job is to work night shifts whereby you will support another colleague to manage the building and deal with any challenging behaviours or general queries throughout the night. Your shift patterns are on a rota basis working 3 shifts on 3 shifts off varying from 10pm - 8am or on weekend 8pm - 8am. You are expected to work weekend and bank holidays. You are also required to complete general cleaning tasks such as hoovering and washing floors and general tidying of the communal areas.