Rough Sleeper Outreach & Drop-In Support Worker

Centrepoint

Manchester

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan and private MD

Income protection

5% employer pension contributions

Cycle to Work and interest-free travel

Job summary

Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, invites applications for a Rough Sleeper Support Worker based in Manchester's Northern Quarter. You'll work in our Oldham Street drop-in service, providing practical advice and a supportive space for young people facing homelessness.

You'll build relationships, connect clients to housing, health services and activities, and collaborate with partners to secure safe outcomes.

Qualifications

Experience supporting vulnerable young people to overcome barriers.
Understanding homelessness and safeguarding.
Flexible, calm, professional in fast-paced settings.
Excellent communication and IT skills.
Commitment to Centrepoint values: integrity, energy and focus.

Responsibilities

Delivering the Oldham Street drop-in service with a welcoming, supportive environment.
Build positive relationships with young people at risk of homelessness.
Provide practical advice and access to housing, health services and activities.
Conduct outreach and liaise with local partners to identify those in need.
Develop co-produced support plans and risk assessments.
Promote safeguarding and uphold Centrepoint's psychologically informed environment model.