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
The Northeastern is a male only service which can house a maximum of 18 residents from the age of 18+. This is shared accommodation where they share a kitchen and living area. We have 2 parts to our accommodation service which are part assessment centre and part supported.
We believe having 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
You as a Project worker will work alongside a team of 3 Project workers, our senior support worker, our engagement and resilience worker and our 4 night shift workers. You will be required to create individual support plans which is person centred to the people living within our accommodation service. You will help with completing housing applications/benefit claims, help improve with their budgeting and how they managing money. They could struggle with cleaning or need signposting to relevant services for the likes of their mental health or drug addiction. You will support people to develop skills that will help them live independently and promote resilience for a positive future.
Your working pattern is on a rota basis which will consist of 8.00hrs - 14.00hrs, 14.00hrs - 22.00hrs and 08.00hrs -20.00hrs on weekends. This is on a rota basis and will consist of working some weekends and bank holidays.
