About us
Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
About the Service
Newcastle Sanctum provides safe dispersed accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse. Those we support are often unable to access main stream refuge due to a variety of reasons. Our team provide specialist one to one and group support to those accessing our service. Compassion and drive are key attributes of our team, advocating and empowering those receiving support to move on with a life free from abuse.
About the Job
We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Support Worker to join our Newcastle Sanctum team. Working alongside our Outreach team you will support those who are residing in dispersed property to manage their tenancies and with a move on plan. Responsible for the day to day management of the properties as well as providing specialist advice and guidance to those. in Sanctum around benefits, housing applications and managing their tenancies. As part of the team you will be required to attend joint appointments and be a point of contact for those we support.
Please note due to the nature of this role we can only accept female applicants.
Benefits
Maternity Leave 20 weeks fully paid+up to 52 weeks of leave. Paternity Leave 2 weeks paid. Adoption Leave- same benefits as Maternity Leave. 25 Days Holiday, X2 Wellbeing Days plus your Birthday & Bank Holiday's off. Pension & Life Cover at X4 Salary