Based: Bradford        

Salary: NJC scale £19,554 - £21,166  

Hours: 37 hours per week. Some evening / early morning outreach    

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract 

Leave: 25 days increasing one day per year till 28 days plus bank holidays   

Are you passionate about helping those individuals who are at an extremely vulnerable stage in their lives? Do you have the drive to deliver that support in West Yorkshire? Do you have the passion and experience to provide that support to individuals who desperately need our help? 

Simon on the streets have an exciting opportunity to deliver support to the homeless and vulnerable in Leeds, Bradford and Kirklees.

The role is for an outreach worker to deliver emotional and practical support to people who are homeless or in unsafe accommodation. You will deliver trauma informed support on a one to one basis through daily outreach on the street or in temporary accommodation. You will befriend, signpost and advocate for our clients whilst increasing their confidence and addressing any unmet needs. You will need to be physically fit as you walk around the areas on outreach during the day but also on some evening and early morning sessions.

Some experience of working with clients who have or are facing homelessness would be an advantage, but we are concentrating more on the right person joining the team who is positive, confident, understanding and shows empathy in some of the most difficult situations.

What we offer:

• Your birthday off work, paid
• Casual dress with outreach clothing allowance
• Full induction training to support you to develop in your role, alongside support from an experienced and friendly team
• Access to wellbeing support
• 25 days holiday per year rising to 28 excluding bank holidays
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile

Simon on the Streets is an equal opportunities employer. Our vision is to provide hope for those without a voice and our values are at the heart of everything that we do.

Ideal qualities:

• Passionate
• Professional
• Empathic
• Non-Judgemental
• Ability to establish an effective and appropriate rapport with people who are homeless or vulnerably housed
• Honest
• Good communicator
• Strong values
• Flexible

Tell us why this role sounds right for you by sending your completed application form to admin@simononthestreets.co.uk 

Closing Date: Thursday 18th August 2022

Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd August 2022

Please download the job pack and application form below or email admin@simononthestreets.co.uk for a job pack.

Job Pack

Application Form