Please note that you will need to be able to drive and hold a valid driving licence to apply for this role.
Working hours: As and when required. Hours are offered on a relief basis or rota includes some evenings and weekends (8am - 8pm Monday - Friday, 9am - 1pm Saturday - Sunday)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to provide relief support to our team, as part of The Open Door Project, Newport.
What is the Open Door Project?
The Open Door Project delivers outreach support to rough sleepers and vulnerably housed people across Newport. We aim to support the wellbeing of individuals, helping to develop the skills and confidence needed for future independent living. We reach out to support homeless people sleeping rough. We reach out to support homeless people in temporary accommodation. We host a drop-in 7 days a week and we ensure our support is available across multi-agency locations
Key Responsibilities:
1. To work on a relief basis as part of an outreach team taking shared responsibility for delivering our programme of support, working on our early morning breakfast run on day time outreach and operating our drop in provision
2. Taking a collaborative approach, connecting with a wide variety of statutory and voluntary partners, supporting homeless people.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to:
3. Demonstrate knowledge around homelessness and the key needs experienced by vulnerable homeless people.
4. Demonstrate great communication and IT skills
5. Enjoy working as part of a team
6. Hold the ability to work in sympathy with the spiritual principles of The Salvation Army