Ongoing/One Off
Short-term
Minimum Commitment
Once a week
Location
Bristol
Up to 10 hours
Role Responsibilities
In this role, you will be supporting with all or some of the following tasks:
* Reaching out to clients living in some of our services and supporting them develop important life skills so they move on to an independent life away from homelessness.
* Working with specific clients on building their confidence, looking after their health and wellbeing, managing their budget and own accommodation (e.g. tenancy agreement obligations and rights).
* Exploring local learning services and community groups, supporting these clients to get involved and creating resources to empower them to continue their involvement.
* Meeting with progression coaches and project workers to record and review move on progress and actions.
* Adhering to St Mungo’s Policies and Procedures at all times.
Required Skills
Do I need to have any specific skills?
* Good literacy and numeracy skills.
* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Reliable IT skills and experience in online searches and completing online forms.
* A friendly personality, good interpersonal skills with enthusiasm and motivation.
* An understanding of the causes of homelessness and its impact.
* Genuine interest in and commitment to St Mungo’s work and client group.
* An understanding of and commitment to diversity & equality.
We work directly with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, providing them with services to find paths away from homelessness for good. We also influence policy makers to make positive change through the power of our clients’ voices and our operational expertise.
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