5 Temporary, Charity / Voluntary jobs in Maidstone

We're looking to recruit a full time Single Homeless Pathway, on a fixed term contract until end of March 2026 (any extension dependent on future funding), to support a caseload of clients who are/have been rough sleeping, or are at risk of rough sleeping, helping them to access appropriate services and accommodation. Main Responsibilities:

• Agree support plans with clients on the key areas they need support with and monitor this across time to ensure progress is being made
• To support the commissioned assertive Outreach Service to identify and respond to reports of newly identified rough sleepers to begin support away from the streets of Tunbridge Wells
• Prevent rough sleeping by engaging with people who have accommodation and a 'street lifestyle' i.e. begging, street drinking etc and liaise with relevant housing support services to ensure their accommodation is sustained
• Conduct single homeless 'drop in' sessions to link in with insecurely housed clients at risk of rough sleeping and provide relevant support
• Complete referrals to supported accommodation schemes and support client to attend assessments and signups for accommodation where required
• Assist clients with identifying private rentals and contacting landlords/agents
• Provide intensive in-reach support to single homeless clients in in various forms of temporary accommodation, including support those clients with complex needs in housing first/housing led accommodation.
• Help clients to become tenancy ready, ensuring they are able to manage their property and rent/bills to minimise temporary accommodation charge arrears
• When ready, support and encourage clients to access employment to increase their independence.
  
  We are seeking someone with experience of working with single/homeless and/or vulnerable people that have multiple and complex support needs, such as substance misuse and mental health issues.
You must have excellent communication skills including the ability to influence, negotiate and problem solve skills, for example, to engage with new rough sleeper who may not want to engage with services and help overcome the challenges which may be barrier to securing accommodation You must also be able to effectively manage a caseload of clients and their support plans, using you own initiative, and be able to prioritise your own workload and plan ahead effectively.

Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure with the opportunity to influence your own annual salary increase based on your contribution to the role and organisation. Holiday Entitlement: 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus an additional day in December and bank holidays. Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home. Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE - Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme. Flexibility: The Council operates a hybrid working model with opportunities to work from home and in an office environment, and a flexible working policy subject to the business needs being met. Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development. To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below. Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Ivon Sait, Single Homeless Projects Team Leader, on 01892 554122. To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it's like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil