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London, Greater London
Project Support Worker - Street Legal Team
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Job Description
Do you have experience and a genuine desire to support and advocate for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants? About the role Street Legal is a unique cross-sector collaboration aiming to provide access to impartial, confidential and free immigration advice for non-UK nationals who sleep rough on the streets of London. Street Legal tackles rough sleeping through a combination of immigration advice, temporary housing and training for the homelessness and migration sectors. During this process people are helped to access temporary accommodation at St Mungo's, support services and healthcare. They also receive food, clothing, toiletries and travel support. We are currently looking for a committed and passionate individual to join the Street Legal team as a Project Worker where you will provide support to clients during their short-stay at our 12 bed accommodation service. In this role: * You will provide high-quality housing support, care and advice for our clients that focuses on their strengths and goals, and is delivered in a way that suits them. * You will organise and undertake formal and informal key working activities in a way that effectively encourages engagement, and promotes opportunities for ongoing support. * Work in partnership with specialist staff and external partners you will be responsible for supporting the working shift pattern of the service, whilst holding a case load of clients from the hostel. * You will work on 9-5/ Mon-Fri shift rota. What we're looking for To succeed in this highly rewarding role you will have: * An excellent understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people - you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself. * Some experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change. * A sound understanding of the support needs of people with No Recourse to Public Funds, low incomes, and professional boundary issues is essential for this role. * Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives. What we offer * Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities St Mungo's employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation. As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo's is a great place to work. * A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place At St Mungo's, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer's and Parent's, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women's Action. * Pay and Other Benefits St Mungo's is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff. St Mungo's contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%. What we do At St Mungo's our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen. How to apply Click the 'Apply Now' Button at the top of the page to start your online application form. To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the 'document available' tab at the top of the advert page on our website. Closing date: 10am on 17 June 2020 Interview and assessments on: 1-2 July 2020 (to be held remotely via video conference call) It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo's current standard Terms and Conditions (T this also applies to any internal candidates.