Recovery & Opportunities Coordinator - Islington

THE SINGLE HOMELESS PROJECT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary increase after probation

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health plan

Training programme

Job summary

Single Homeless Project in Islington is seeking a Recovery and Opportunities Co-ordinator to develop and coordinate engagement activities for people facing homelessness and multiple disadvantage. You will work with clients, staff, volunteers and peers to co-produce meaningful opportunities and expand community participation.

You’ll build strong links with local organisations, residents and partners, ensuring activities are accessible and impactful, while monitoring outcomes to improve the

Qualifications

• Experience engaging and motivating people experiencing multiple disadvantage.
• Ability to develop, coordinate and facilitate engaging groups, activities or programmes.
• Confident building relationships with community organisations, residents and partners.
• Understand social value and how services benefit local communities.
• Engaging communicator who can work across teams and represent a service externally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the Recovery and Opportunities programme.
• Create activities reflecting client needs and co-produce with clients and staff.
• Build relationships with volunteers, peers and community organisations to enable opportunities.
• Monitor participation and outcomes to strengthen the programme over time.
• Represent SHP at local forums and promote social value across services.

Skills

Engagement & motivation

Group facilitation

Stakeholder relationships

Social value thinking

Team collaboration

Job description

Team

St Johns Mansions

Location

Islington

No. of Vacancies

1

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours per week

22.5 hrs per week

Salary

Starting at £29,822.41 and rising incrementally to £32,034.46 per annum (pro rata)

Closing Date

29/09/2026

Ref No

SHP2122

About the role:

Recovery is about more than addressing immediate needs. It is also about having somewhere to belong, opportunities to build confidence and skills, meaningful connections with other people, and the chance to take part in the community around you. As our Recovery and Opportunities Co-ordinator, you’ll help make those opportunities a reality for people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage in our St John's Mansions service.

You’ll develop and coordinate our Recovery and Opportunities programme, creating activities and opportunities that reflect what clients actually want from their services and communities. You’ll work alongside clients, colleagues, volunteers and peer supporters to co-produce activities, build participation and make sure people are supported to get involved in ways that feel meaningful to them. You’ll also help equip others with the confidence, training and resources they need to deliver opportunities effectively.

A big part of the role happens beyond our services. You’ll build strong relationships with community organisations, local residents, statutory and voluntary-sector partners and other opportunities across Islington, opening doors for clients to access volunteering, education, cultural activities and wider community life. You’ll represent Single Homeless Project (SHP) at local forums and events, champion social value across our services and look for creative ways we can contribute positively to the communities our clients are part of.

You’ll also help us understand what is making a difference, monitoring participation and outcomes and using what we learn to strengthen the programme over time. It’s a role with plenty of scope for creativity and initiative, where you can turn relationships, ideas and client feedback into opportunities that reduce isolation, strengthen belonging and help people move forward with greater confidence, independence and purpose.

About you:

• You have experience engaging and motivating people experiencing multiple disadvantage, including people who may have previously found it difficult to engage with services or opportunities.
• You can develop, coordinate and facilitate engaging groups, activities or programmes, and understand how to encourage meaningful participation from different people.
• You’re confident building relationships with community organisations, residents, colleagues and external partners, and can turn those relationships into practical opportunities for clients.
• You understand the importance of social value and social impact and can think creatively about how services can contribute positively to their local communities.
• You’re an engaging communicator who can work collaboratively across different teams, represent a service externally and bring people together around a shared goal.

About us:

We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.

Important info:

Closing date:Tuesday 29th September at midnight

Interview date:Friday 9th October online via Microsoft Teams

Please note there will be a second stage interview in service in Islington for suitable candidates.

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six month's probationary period
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am - 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.