Homeless Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow Live; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in social support services seeks a dedicated individual to assist homeless individuals, enhancing their lives through effective advocacy and partnership coordination. The role requires strong communication, initiative, and knowledge of mental health interventions. You'll be part of a supportive team offering various benefits, including generous holidays and wellness programs.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assist Programme

Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of working with people who are homeless.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Establish effective communication and referral pathways.
• Coordinate the transfer of individuals out of area.
• Support service users to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Proactive Initiative

Understanding of Mental Health Interventions

Ability to Manage Change

Information Governance

Job description

Establish effective communication and referral pathways for individuals who are homeless and in contact with other health and care agencies.

Attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings to support links to health and social care services, peer support networks, community assets, and mutual aid.

Coordinate the transfer of any accommodated out-of-area individuals.

Increase and enhance partnership working with primary care, mental health services, housing, and other voluntary organizations supporting rough sleepers.

Provide advocacy for access to partnership services.

Work with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.

About you:

• Prior knowledge and experience of working with people who are homeless, sleeping rough, or sofa surfing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with good IT skills.
• Proactive, able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice.
• Experience engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Ability to manage change successfully, prioritizing the needs of service users.
• Understanding the importance of information governance processes and commitment to safeguarding policies.
• Willingness to seek learning opportunities to improve professional skills and contribute to the development of others.

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year of service.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour weekly, access to a ‘Wellness’ hub, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Various benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

Please read the attached Job Description for a detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specifications.

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Created on 02/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom