Sessional Support Worker – Changing Lives, Middlesborough

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

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.

The project is a 24hour supported accommodation/dispersed service based in Middlesbrough. We support young people aged 16-25 to flourish and to work to overcome the interconnected problems that lead them into accessing our services.

About the Role

Sessional staff are required to provide support to individuals in accordance with the aims, objectives, values, policies and procedures of Changing Lives.

To interact with people accessing our services on a day to day basis, coaching and providing advice.

Sessional workers provide much needed assistance to teams in ensuring service delivering and supporting vulnerable people..