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 - Housing & Homelessness Services
A safe home is the solid base from which you build your life. We support people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as providing specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, survivors of domestic abuse, women and young people.
Accommodation to us doesn't just mean a roof over your head and shelter from the elements. It needs to be a welcoming and flourishing environment, offering opportunities for all those we support to feel comfortable and develop. You can make a difference and support people on their journey towards a brighter future. At Changing Lives, we offer a home rather than just a shelter.
About the Job
Sessional workers will be key in providing essential support such as:
Carry out regular building health and safety inspections, identifying risk factors, responding accordingly, carrying out basic repairs where possible. When required, use local maintenance processes to request maintenance ensuring that young people receive a customer focused service in accordance with Changing Lives standards
Work as part of a team in preparing the accommodation for letting. Ensure that the standards of the building are maintained by following designated Shift Tasks and keeping the building tidy and carrying out cleaning jobs as required
To enable young people to manage risk by providing advice, guidance and information on Health and Safety and support them in managing
their physical environment
Ensure that all support offered to young people is delivered in line with contractual obligations and in accordance with best practice models within Changing Lives and the Changing Lives Code of Conduct
Complement the work of the management team and Support Workers by providing advice and guidance to young people on benefits, local service provision and the service complaints procedure
Respond in a suitable manner to the welfare of young people including child protection and vulnerable adult issues, by informing management
and working in accordance with local requirements and Changing Lives policies and procedures