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At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. More about your role Want a career where you can really make a difference? As a Customer Support Coordinator, you will be supporting our Communities, adding value by helping vulnerable young people make the transition to adulthood and living independently. We have a rewarding opportunities available for those passionate about supported housing. The roles involve 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm) on a rota basis across 7 days, offering a consistent and structured pattern to support the needs of our residents. This role requires you to provide high quality support and guidance to our young Customers, providing the help they need to develop their independence, keep themselves safe, access training/education/employment and move confidently to permanent housing. This will involve working effectively as a team with external agencies and creating person centred support plans with goals that are achievable for our young people. You also deliver intensive and effective housing management support, ensuring our young customers maintain and thrive in their tenancies. This a building based supported accommodation service but support to access the community will be needed in one of our services in Clitheroe. Your day-to-day tasks will include: <ul> <li>Undertaking needs assessments </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Developing person centred support plans </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Building caring professional relationships with young people </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Providing advice, guidance and support to Young People to assist them in meeting their goals </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Daily Safeguarding and risk management </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Accurate record keeping and liaising with other professionals </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Planning transition and moves to permanent housing </li> </ul>Want to know more? Download the full job profile. Or hear what one of our current colleagues has to say about their role here Supporting young people with care and compassion - Places for People Please note you will work 36.25 hours per week over a 7-day rota period. This post is subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and two satisfactory references. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (MUST-HAVES) <ul> <li>Experience in a similar support-based role </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Knowledge of tenancy and support management </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Team player who can also work independently </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong IT and administrative skills </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Effective record keeping skills </li> </ul>More about you Supportive. Resilient. Organised. If you're those three things, this is the role for you! In a nutshell, here's who we're looking for: <ul> <li>You have experience of working with young people </li> </ul> <ul> <li>'Can't' isn't in your vocabulary. You radiate positivity and get things done with a smile. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>You're passionate about helping young people and always willing to rise to the challenge </li> </ul> <ul> <li>You're super calm in a crisis, dealing with challenges quickly and appropriately. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>You're efficient with a brilliant eye for detail. You love a system and recognise the importance of record keeping. </li> </ul>Commitment to Trauma Informed Practice At Places for People, we are committed to creating safe and supportive environments for individuals who have experienced trauma. We understand that trauma can have a profound impact on individuals, and we are dedicated to recognising the signs and symptoms of trauma, practicing empathy and respect, and using trauma-informed language. We are also committed to providing individuals with choice and autonomy, and to working collaboratively to empower them to re-establish control of their lives. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul> <li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year </li> </ul> <ul> <li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Training and development </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more </li> </ul>

Homeless Support Worker

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. More about your role Want a career where you can really make a difference? As a Customer Support Coordinator, you will be supporting our Communities, adding value by helping vulnerable young people make the transition to adulthood and living independently. We have a rewarding opportunities available for those passionate about supported housing. The roles involve 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm) on a rota basis across 7 days, offering a consistent and structured pattern to support the needs of our residents. This role requires you to provide high quality support and guidance to our young Customers, providing the help they need to develop their independence, keep themselves safe, access training/education/employment and move confidently to permanent housing. This will involve working effectively as a team with external agencies and creating person centred support plans with goals that are achievable for our young people. You also deliver intensive and effective housing management support, ensuring our young customers maintain and thrive in their tenancies. This a building based supported accommodation service but support to access the community will be needed in one of our services in Clitheroe. Your day-to-day tasks will include: <ul> <li>Undertaking needs assessments </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Developing person centred support plans </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Building caring professional relationships with young people </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Providing advice, guidance and support to Young People to assist them in meeting their goals </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Daily Safeguarding and risk management </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Accurate record keeping and liaising with other professionals </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Planning transition and moves to permanent housing </li> </ul>Want to know more? Download the full job profile. Or hear what one of our current colleagues has to say about their role here Supporting young people with care and compassion - Places for People This post is subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and two satisfactory references. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (MUST-HAVES) <ul> <li>Experience in a similar support-based role </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Knowledge of tenancy and support management </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Team player who can also work independently </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong IT and administrative skills </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Effective record keeping skills </li> </ul>More about you Supportive. Resilient. Organised. If you're those three things, this is the role for you! In a nutshell, here's who we're looking for: <ul> <li>You have experience of working with young people </li> </ul> <ul> <li>'Can't' isn't in your vocabulary. You radiate positivity and get things done with a smile. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>You're passionate about helping young people and always willing to rise to the challenge </li> </ul> <ul> <li>You're super calm in a crisis, dealing with challenges quickly and appropriately. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>You're efficient with a brilliant eye for detail. You love a system and recognise the importance of record keeping. </li> </ul>Commitment to Trauma Informed Practice At Places for People, we are committed to creating safe and supportive environments for individuals who have experienced trauma. We understand that trauma can have a profound impact on individuals, and we are dedicated to recognising the signs and symptoms of trauma, practicing empathy and respect, and using trauma-informed language. We are also committed to providing individuals with choice and autonomy, and to working collaboratively to empower them to re-establish control of their lives. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul> <li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year </li> </ul> <ul> <li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Training and development </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more </li> </ul>

Young Person Homeless Support Worker

Homeless Prevention Project Worker £28,593 per annum 37 hours per week Location - The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston This role is based at The Spires, our 26-bed scheme which provides temporary accommodation for individuals who have experienced rough sleeping or are at risk of rough sleeping. The scheme provides high-quality support services and accommodation to residents who face multiple disadvantage. As a Project Worker, you will support a small case load of tenants using a person-centred, strengths-based approach that promotes independence, responsibility and personal wellbeing. You will work with our tenants to develop personalised safety and move on plans, and you will build relationships with them by spending quality time helping them to develop community connections. What we are looking for: <ul><li>You'll be a team player who shares our company values of Be One Team; Aim High; Own It; Do The Right Thing; Put Tenants At The Heart Of All We Do.</li><li>You'll have previous experience working with people facing multiple disadvantage and/or homelessness</li><li>You'll have previous housing or support experience </li><li>You'll be compassionate and have excellent listening skills</li><li>You'll have the ability to help our tenants value themselves and realise their goals and aspirations</li><li>You'll be able to work well under pressure and manage conflict when it arises</li><li>You'll be motivated, confident and willing to learn new skills</li></ul>It would be great if you also had: <ul><li>Experience of completing risk assessments and support plans</li></ul>An important bit! Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, and second languages come in handy. Working Arrangements: This role is based at The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston. There will be a requirement from time-to-time to travel to our main office Harbour House based at the docklands, Preston, to attend meetings, training and other events. The weekly hours for the role are 37 per week to be worked on a rota basis, with a requirement to work one Saturday in every three weeks. Why work at Community Gateway? Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance beginning at 26 days plus bank holidays, including your birthday off and Christmas closure. We also offer free parking, free breakfasts, a company-paid health cashplan for you and your dependents (including free 24/7 GP access), a reward and recognition scheme and much more. Take a look at our full benefits poster on this advert for more details! A bit more about us: Community Gateway own and manage around 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future. And finally, we want to be a great place to work....so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you.. If you haven't done so already, check out the candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application. Dates for your diary: The closing date for this role is Thursday 30th October 2025 at midnight with interviews expected to be held Friday 7th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Homeless Prevention Project Worker

Assistant Project Worker - Homeless Prevention £26,000 per annum 37 hours per week Location - The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston What will you be doing in this role? This role is based at The Spires a 26-bed, scheme which provides temporary accommodation for individuals who have experienced rough sleeping or are at risk of rough sleeping. Working alongside the Project Workers and Scheme Manager, you will provide ad hoc support, monitor visitors to the service, respond to enquiries and organise and deliver activities designed to promote inclusion and develop skills. What we are looking for: You don't need previous support or housing experience, but we do look for the below: <ul><li>You'll be a team player who shares our values of Be One Team; Aim High; Own It; Do The Right Thing; Put Tenants At The Heart Of All We Do.</li><li>You'll be able to work with our tenants without judgement</li><li>You'll be compassionate and have excellent listening skills</li><li>You'll have the ability to help our tenants value themselves and realise their goals and aspirations</li><li>You'll be able to work well under pressure and manage conflict when it arises</li><li>You'll be motivated, confident and willing to learn new skills</li></ul>It would be great if you also had: <ul><li>A qualification in housing or health and social care </li><li>Understanding or experience of drug and alcohol services, social services or those for people experiencing mental ill health</li><li>Have worked in a people-facing role previously, or personally experienced, multiple disadvantage and/or homelessness</li><li>Previous housing or support experience </li></ul>An important bit! Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, and second languages come in handy. Working Arrangements: This role is based at The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston. There will be a requirement from time-to-time to travel to our main office Harbour House based at the docklands, Preston, to attend meetings, training and other events. The weekly hours for the role are 37 per week to be worked on a rota basis, with a requirement to work one Saturday in every three weeks. Why work at Community Gateway? Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance beginning at 26 days plus bank holidays and including your birthday off and Christmas closure. We also offer free parking, free breakfasts, a company-paid health cashplan for you and your dependents (including 24/7 GP), reward and recognition scheme and much more. A bit more about us: Community Gateway own and manage around 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future. And finally, we want to be a great place to work....so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you.. If you haven't done so already, check out the candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application. Dates for your diary: The closing date for this role is Thursday 30th October 2025 at midnight with interviews expected to be held week commencing 10th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Assistant Project Worker - Homeless Prevention

Due to internal movement within the service, we're excited to offer opportunities for passionate individuals to join our team as Homelessness Prevention Officers. We have two permanent positions available and one 12 month maternity cover position available. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive housing advice across a range of options, including private rentals, owner-occupied properties, and social housing allocations. You'll play a key part in preventing homelessness through early intervention, mediation, and proactive casework. We're looking for someone who is: <ul><li>Passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people facing homelessness.</li><li>Proactive and able to manage their own caseload effectively.</li><li>Knowledgeable, with a strong understanding of housing and homelessness legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Children Act 1989.</li><li>Creative and solution-focused, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Experienced in building and maintaining strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders.</li></ul>You'll be responsible for investigating homelessness applications and making decisions in line with current legislation. A commitment to ongoing learning and participation in relevant training is essential. If you're enthusiastic about what we do and have the skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Zoe Sutcliffe 01706924448 <a href="mailto:zoe.sutcliffe2@rochdale.gov.uk" target="_blank">zoe.sutcliffe2@rochdale.gov.uk</a>. How to Apply: Please complete the application form, clearly demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification attached below. Additional Information: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Internal RBC applicants: If applying for a temporary post, please seek secondment approval from your Service Director (or nominated representative) before submitting your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

5 Homelessness Jobs in Preston, UK