Homelessness Project Worker (part-time - male)

Homeless Link; Exeter; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

St Petrock’s in Exeter is seeking a motivated, compassionate Project Worker to join our homelessness team. This part-time role (28 hrs/week, Monday–Thursday, 8am–3:30pm) supports rough sleepers and vulnerably housed clients with essential survival advice and practical help.

The post is 6 months, with DBS clearance and safeguarding being central; male candidate is required due to safeguarding and client needs. The role involves food outreach, mobility, and working within a values-led charity.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working with disadvantaged people who may exhibit challenging behaviour.
• Respect confidentiality and discretion.
• Able to work independently and as part of a busy team.
• Male candidate is required under the Equality Act 2010 Occupational Requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide survival support and advice to people who are rough sleeping or vulnerably housed.
• Participate in food outreach and on-site engagement at St Petrock’s Centre.
• Work as part of a homelessness team while maintaining safeguarding and DBS standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced charity environment.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Job description

Part time: 28 hrs/week (Monday – Thursday, 8am – 3.30pm).

6 month contract

Salary: £28,600 per annum pro rata (£22,880 per annum for 28hrs/wk)

About St Petrock’s

St Petrock’s is a strongly values-led local charity, with our primary focus being to meet the urgent needs of people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. It is therefore essential for everyone on our team, regardless of their role, to be fully committed both to our Mission, and to the Values which guide all that, we do and the way we behave as a team.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and dedicated individual to join our homelessness team, which provides essential survival support and advice to people who are rough sleeping and/or vulnerably housed. We welcome applications from those with lived experience of homelessness.

The successful applicant will be committed to the mission and values of St Petrock’s. They will have significant experience of working with disadvantaged people who may exhibit challenging behaviour and will also understand the importance of confidentiality and discretion. They will be adaptable and flexible, capable of working both on their own initiative and enjoy the variety and challenge of working as part of a team within a busy charity.

Please note only male candidates will be considered for this post. Many of our clients are highly vulnerable and have experienced trauma, meaning they often make disclosures of a very personal and sensitive nature. Given that around 80% of those we support are male, it is therefore essential that the team includes at least one male Project Worker in order to enable this support to be delivered safely, to avoid re-traumatisation and to ensure good safeguarding practice. Therefore, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, St Petrock’s will have an Occupational Requirement for this post to be filled by someone who is male.

The role is based at the St Petrock’s Centre and includes our food outreach. This involves significant amounts of walking across multiple terrains, requiring a good level of mobility and fitness.

St Petrock’s is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. We use “safer recruitment” practices throughout our recruitment processes, and all successful candidates will be subject to the highest level of DBS check that is legally permissible for their role. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Applicants should understand that a criminal history will not necessarily bar applicants from this role but will be subject to risk assessment.

There is no fixed closing date for this role - we are looking to appoint as soon as possible.