Homeless Prevention Project Worker
£28,593 per annum
37 hours per week
Location – The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston
This role is based at The Spires, our 26-bed scheme which provides temporary accommodation for individuals who have experienced rough sleeping or are at risk of rough sleeping. The scheme provides high-quality support services and accommodation to residents who face multiple disadvantage.
As a Project Worker, you will support a small case load of tenants using a person-centred, strengths-based approach that promotes independence, responsibility and personal wellbeing. You will work with our tenants to develop personalised safety and move on plans, and you will build relationships with them by spending quality time helping them to develop community connections.
What we are looking for:
You'll be a team player who shares our company values of Be One Team; Aim High ; Own It ; Do The Right Thing ; Put Tenants At The Heart Of All We Do .
You'll have previous experience working with people facing multiple disadvantage and/or homelessness
You'll have previous housing or support experience
You'll be compassionate and have excellent listening skills
You'll have the ability to help our tenants value themselves and realise their goals and aspirations
You'll be able to work well under pressure and manage conflict when it arises
You'll be motivated, confident and willing to learn new skills
It would be great if you also had:
Experience of completing risk assessments and support plans
An important bit!
Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, and second languages come in handy.
Working Arrangements:
This role is based at The Spires, Maudland Bank, Preston. There will be a requirement from time-to-time to travel to our main office Harbour House based at the docklands, Preston, to attend meetings, training and other events.
The weekly hours for the role are 37 per week to be worked on a rota basis, with a requirement to work one Saturday in every three weeks.
Why work at Community Gateway?
Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance beginning at 26 days plus bank holidays, including your birthday off and Christmas closure. We also offer free parking, free breakfasts, a company-paid health cashplan for you and your dependents (including free 24/7 GP access), a reward and recognition scheme and much more. Take a look at our full benefits poster on this advert for more details!
A bit more about us:
Community Gateway own and manage around 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.
And finally, we want to be a great place to work….so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you..
If you haven't done so already, check out the candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.
Dates for your diary:
The closing date for this role is Thursday 30th October 2025 at midnight with interviews expected to be held Friday 7th November 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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