Closing date: 9am 18th June 2020
Contract: Fixed term until 31st July 2021
Interview date: 26th June 2020

About us: Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless, vulnerable and isolated. At Porchlight, we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability, the most excluded are included, and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.

The role: This is a challenging but rewarding role, you will be supporting individuals at risk of becoming homeless, have become homeless or need support to maintain accommodation, many of these people have complex support needs and have a history of non-engagement. You will assist with issues that may have led to the breakdown of previous accommodation, as well as signposting to other agencies for help with needs that are more complex. You will coordinate drop ins to engage with clients. You will support the Navigators in your area and work alongside the local Authority coordinator.

The role will include providing assistance, advice and support to clients with housing related support which may include budgeting, debt management, education, employment, setting up home, neighbour complaints, health and safety, accessing welfare and housing benefits, mental health and substance misuse, referring to more specialised agencies where appropriate.

Benefits: As a member of the Porchlight team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
-Free life insurance
-Flexible working hours
-25 days holiday per year (increasing to 30 days after 5 years service) pro rata
-Porchlight pension scheme

To view further details and apply, please visit https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/Porchlight/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyID=29