P523358 Homeless Support Worker
Job des'ription
Homeless Support Worker
1 X Permanent and 1 Fixed Term for 12 months role available
Do you want a role where you're re'ognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the 'han'e to be the best version of yourself? Do you want to work with us in helping to 'reate spa'es that are great to work and/or live in? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!
We have an ex'iting opportunity for a full time Homeless Support Worker to join our brilliant team whose ambition is to deliver on the promises we make to our 'ustomers. Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experien'e that rivals others, then this 'ould be an opportunity you just don't want to miss.
Please take a look at the full job profile via this link JOB PROFILE. It's important that you read it in full and 'he'k that you meet the essential 'riteria.
About the role....
Opportunities have arisen in the Housing Solutions Team for the role of Homeless Support Worker. We have one full time role available. This is available on a permanent 'ontra't.
Reporting to the Housing Solutions Team leader you will be responsible for the day-to-day support of homeless households in temporary a''ommodation.
You will be required to provide pra'ti'al help and advi'e to homeless households with 'omplex needs.
We are seeking a dynami', self-motivated individual with a passion and 'ommitment to support homeless households. You will have a wealth of experien'e in assisting 'ustomers in a wide range of situations, a strong 'ommitment to ex'ellent 'ustomer 'are, equality, diversity and in'lusion. You will be an ex'ellent 'ommuni'ator both verbally, in writing and be able to present 'onfidently to groups of 'ustomers.
It is vital that you 'an demonstrate that you have ex'ellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to empathise and help others and 'an demonstrate 'ompeten'e to work on your own initiative.
It is essential that you have a minimum of 5 G'SEs or equivalent. You will need to be able to demonstrate experien'e of working with and supporting vulnerable households.
A bit about Gateshead 'oun'il...
We're truly 'ommitted to providing our 'ustomers with the highest quality of servi'e and we need like-minded people who 'an help us deliver a se'tor leading servi'e. We need people who want to make a differen'e, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the 'han'e to demonstrate how good they are.
What's in it for you? Well, there's so mu'h on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!
We're delighted that you want to 'ome and work with us. It's important that you read the job profile in full and 'he'k that you meet the essential 'riteria, be'ause when we start 'hoosing people to 'ome and meet us, we'll be 'he'king to ensure that they meet the essential 'riteria as set out in the job profile.
All we need from you is a 'ompleted appli'ation form whi'h you 'an do online at www.gateshead.gov.uk t o demonstrate you meet the essential 'riteria of the role. Please submit your appli'ation form ele'troni'ally by no later than midnight on Monday 28th July 2025.
For an informal dis'ussion or if you need any assistan'e, please 'onta't Gra'e Downey on 07562435747 or by email at gra'edowney@gateshead.gov.uk .
Job des'ription
Homeless Support Worker
1 X Permanent and 1 Fixed Term for 12 months role available
Do you want a role where you're re'ognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the 'han'e to be the best version of yourself? Do you want to work with us in helping to 'reate spa'es that are great to work and/or live in? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!
We have an ex'iting opportunity for a full time Homeless Support Worker to join our brilliant team whose ambition is to deliver on the promises we make to our 'ustomers. Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experien'e that rivals others, then this 'ould be an opportunity you just don't want to miss.
Please take a look at the full job profile via this link JOB PROFILE. It's important that you read it in full and 'he'k that you meet the essential 'riteria.
About the role....
Opportunities have arisen in the Housing Solutions Team for the role of Homeless Support Worker. We have one full time role available. This is available on a permanent 'ontra't.
Reporting to the Housing Solutions Team leader you will be responsible for the day-to-day support of homeless households in temporary a''ommodation.
You will be required to provide pra'ti'al help and advi'e to homeless households with 'omplex needs.
We are seeking a dynami', self-motivated individual with a passion and 'ommitment to support homeless households. You will have a wealth of experien'e in assisting 'ustomers in a wide range of situations, a strong 'ommitment to ex'ellent 'ustomer 'are, equality, diversity and in'lusion. You will be an ex'ellent 'ommuni'ator both verbally, in writing and be able to present 'onfidently to groups of 'ustomers.
It is vital that you 'an demonstrate that you have ex'ellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to empathise and help others and 'an demonstrate 'ompeten'e to work on your own initiative.
It is essential that you have a minimum of 5 G'SEs or equivalent. You will need to be able to demonstrate experien'e of working with and supporting vulnerable households.
A bit about Gateshead 'oun'il...
We're truly 'ommitted to providing our 'ustomers with the highest quality of servi'e and we need like-minded people who 'an help us deliver a se'tor leading servi'e. We need people who want to make a differen'e, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the 'han'e to demonstrate how good they are.
What's in it for you? Well, there's so mu'h on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!
- You'll be paid a 'ompetitive salary plus additional allowan'es where relevant.
- We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer 'ontribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.
- You'll get a generous annual leave pa'kage of 27 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 31 days after 5 years 'ontinuous lo'al government servi'e.
- You have the 'han'e to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
- You'll have a''ess to great health and wellbeing support, in'luding dis'ounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Servi'es and ability to use our 'y'le to work s'heme.
- We'll give you the 'han'e to take advantage of various offers and dis'ounts on shopping and household spend, in'luding O2, Virgin Media and Dell
We're delighted that you want to 'ome and work with us. It's important that you read the job profile in full and 'he'k that you meet the essential 'riteria, be'ause when we start 'hoosing people to 'ome and meet us, we'll be 'he'king to ensure that they meet the essential 'riteria as set out in the job profile.
All we need from you is a 'ompleted appli'ation form whi'h you 'an do online at www.gateshead.gov.uk t o demonstrate you meet the essential 'riteria of the role. Please submit your appli'ation form ele'troni'ally by no later than midnight on Monday 28th July 2025.
For an informal dis'ussion or if you need any assistan'e, please 'onta't Gra'e Downey on 07562435747 or by email at gra'edowney@gateshead.gov.uk .