Homeless Navigator
Haringey, London
Temporary
Full time
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals affected by homelessness? Join our team as a Homeless Navigator and help support single individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness to achieve positive housing, health, and wellbeing outcomes.
THE ROLE
As a Homeless Navigator, you will provide information, guidance, and support to individuals accessing the local resource centre for single people affected by or at risk of homelessness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create a welcoming environment as a key point of contact for individuals accessing Mulberry Junction.
- Assess individuals' personal circumstances and goals to connect them with the appropriate teams and services.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred support, focusing on clients' strengths and aspirations.
- Provide information on housing legislation, welfare benefits, and other relevant topics.
- Facilitate access to statutory and non-statutory support and community resources.
- Promote Mulberry Junction's activities to encourage meaningful engagement with the space.
- Maintain accurate records to support service monitoring and evaluation.
THE CANDIDATE
- Personal experience or understanding of the challenges faced by single homeless people.
- Strong commitment to person-centred, strengths-based support.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, domestic violence, and health and safety policies.
- Ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies and teams.
- Proficiency in IT applications, including Microsoft Office.
THE CONTRACT
- Temporary: 3 months ongoing
- The pay rate for the role is £19.00 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £16.20 per hour, inclusive of holiday.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call on 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!