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 - Housing & Homelessness Services
A safe home is the solid base from which you build your life. We support people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as providing specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, survivors of domestic abuse, women and young people.
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
St. Peters Court is a new service offering a 16-bed supported accommodation for women, located in Sacriston. The accommodation will include a mix of temporary accommodation as well as longer term support beds. The temporary beds are for women who have been assessed as homeless with a priority need. We work alongside The Homeless Prevention Team to provide a bespoke service. The aim of the project is to break the cycle of homelessness and integrate our people who access our service successfully into the community.
An exciting role has arisen for a Support Worker at St. Peters Court. You will be part of a vibrant, committed, and passionate staff team. The team deliver a bespoke service to residents living within the service to ensure improved access to Mental Health support, Drug and Alcohol advice and housing information. Ensuring necessary interventions are undertaken in a timely manner and ensuring those leaving St. Peters Court are tenancy ready and able to manage their needs in the community.
You will be given a caseload of individuals to support. Your duties will include supporting the women we support in a person centred way, creating robust risk assessments and support plans. You will ideally have knowledge of the challenges women experience alongside being homeless and be willing to support with these.
