Closing date: 5th January
Interview date: 15th January

Working pattern: Full-time position (to be worked on a rota between 8am and 10.30pm inclusive of weekends and bank holidays)Working around the Thanet area.

Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover until 30/12/2021

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 will involve: Working with people living in Porchlight hostels, sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness. Providing the support needed to overcome the trauma of homelessness and rebuild their lives, including helping them with mental health and substance misuse, accessing housing benefits, getting into education and employment, and setting up home.

What you need: Excellent communication and people skills. Some knowledge / experience of working with homeless or vulnerable people however candidates without this experience / knowledge will still be considered as full training and ongoing support will be provided. Driver with own transport.

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

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/Porchlight/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyID=86