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Day Centre Coordinator - Supporting Individuals to Overcome Rough Sleeping
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Day Centre Coordinator to oversee the smooth running of a direct access day centre, providing essential services and tailored support to those rough sleeping.
This role is crucial in creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can access food, laundry, and bathing facilities, as well as engage in recovery-focused groups and interventions. Working closely with external agencies, the role aims to address the root causes of homelessness and help individuals move toward sustainable accommodation and recovery.
Benefits:
- Salary: £23900-£25000 doe
- Hours of work 37hrs (shifts and weekends)
- 25 days holiday + bank holiday
- Death in service 3 x Salary
- Employee Assistance program
- Pension
About the Job:
- Coordinating day centre services, including basic facilities and donation management.
- Supporting service users to address issues such as housing, benefits, mental health, substance misuse, and physical health.
- Facilitating recovery groups and maintaining a timetable of activities.
- Work together with outreach teams to identify and meet individual support needs.
- Promoting trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to care.
- Building partnerships with external organisations to provide specialist support.
- Ensuring the centre remains safe, clean, and well-maintained, including completing health and safety checks.
- Motivating and supporting individuals with diverse and complex needs.
- Working knowledge of housing, health, and homelessness services.
- Experience in assessing client needs and creating support plans.
Skills:
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Conflict management and problem-solving abilities.
- Competency with IT systems, including Microsoft Office.
- A compassionate, recovery-focused approach.
- Commitment to diversity, equality, and professional boundaries.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care, Housing, or related fields.
- Knowledge of welfare benefits.
This is a chance to make a real impact in your community by helping individuals overcome the challenges of rough sleeping. Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you’ll play a key role in creating a pathway to stability and recovery for those in need.
If you’re ready to bring your skills, compassion, and commitment to this vital role.
Please send your CV and contact Esther at Satarah Recruitment for more information.
