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Job Description
Assistant Project Officer
Preston
Homeless Prevention
3 Months
35 Hours Per Week
£16.13 LTD / £13.84 PAYE (inc hol)
Join a supportive, community-focused team in Preston helping vulnerable individuals move towards independent living.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Assistant Project Officer to join the Homeless Prevention team at The Spires, a 26-bed move-on scheme supporting individuals who have experienced or are at risk of rough sleeping.
1. Provide person-centred support that empowers residents to live independently
2. Support tenant wellbeing and engagement with local services
3. Deliver activities promoting inclusion, wellbeing and life skills
4. Maintain accurate case notes and electronic records
5. Monitor rent payments and provide office cover, handling reception and phone enquiries
6. Carry out health and safety checks across the building and apartments
7. Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with procedures
THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone with experience working with vulnerable individuals, ideally within housing or homelessness services.
8. Experience supporting people who have experienced homelessness or multiple disadvantage
9. Good verbal and written communication skills with a flexible approach
10. Knowledge of safeguarding adults and relevant procedures
11. Comfortable delivering group activities or community events
12. Competent using IT systems including Microsoft Office for record keeping and admin
THE CONTRACT
Full Time, 35 Hours per week.
Shifts include 8am–4pm and 12pm–8pm with occasional Saturdays (9am–5pm).
3 Month Temporary Contract – Temp to Perm opportunity.
The pay for the role is £16.13 per hour (LTD) or £13.84 per hour PAYE, inclusive of holiday.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to [emailprotected] 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr