Secondment/fixed term opportunity for 12 months Do you have a genuine interest in supporting people to rebuild their lives and the ability to empathise with others? Mare Street is an accommodation service in the heart of Hackney, and part of the Hackney Pathway. The 68 accommodation units offer medium / high support for men and women at risk of homelessness or rough sleeping and who have additional support needs which include substance use, mental health and those with longer term complex needs. You will be based at our Mare Street site, but at times will have the opportunity to support other clients and staff within the Hackney Pathway. You will also work together with the Complex Needs Team in offering staff training and staff support through the Complex Needs Team Helpline. You will work in an asset-based way and build meaningful relationships with clients; bringing out skills that will help them to live independently; your key responsibilities will include: Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to create an environment of person-centred support for clients with complex needs, maintaining a safe environment which clients who have experienced complex trauma are able to build their confidence and discover opportunities for positive change, in line with Psychologically Informed Environment principles and St Mungo’s Framework. Identifying and developing external relationships that increase accessibility to support within Islington for clients with complex needs. Providing training, support and case management to team members About you We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of substance use and ideally one of the following; Mental health, Trauma Informed Care and/or Psychologically Informed Environments. To be successful in this role you will also require: The ability to maintain enthusiasm for a high level of contact with clients on a day-to-day basis. An understanding of a Person-Centred approach and a non-judgemental way of working with people who have been homeless, and have perhaps had negative experiences of services. Good communication skills and the ability to work with others whilst managing your own time. The ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills. The ability to work flexibly. Above all we are looking for someone who will be committed to the overall aims and objectives of the service and working in a psychologically informed way, ensuring clients are at the heart of everything they do. St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups. How to apply 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. If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please get in touch with Click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form. Closing date: 10am on 24th November 2025 Interview and assessments on: week commencing 1st December 2025 Applying for internal secondments Secondments are available to internal staff. For internal staff an offer will be conditional; subject to receipt of a satisfactory internal reference from your current line manager. Locums, current agency workers and volunteers can also apply for these roles, but if successful, would be appointed on a fixed-term contract basis. Any offer will be conditional; subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At the end of a secondment, staff members will return to the terms and conditions of their substantive post. If, however, a secondment is later made permanent the staff member will (as a permanent change) remain on St Mungo’s current standard terms and conditions of employment.