Night Reconnection Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting individuals at immediate risk of rough sleeping and making a real impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness?
Somewhere Safe to Stay, West London collaborates with seven West London boroughs' local authorities and outreach teams. Our team uses their expert knowledge, learning, and proven success to provide rapid response and intervention, ensuring no one has to sleep rough and helping our clients find their next long-term, stable home.
We are currently looking for a Night Reconnection Assistant to join our team, this role will:
Work as part of a busy team environment working closely with those affected by rough sleeping.
Provide a safe and supportive environment at night to clients; and support a team of Assessment and Reconnection Workers, with key tasks, such as implementing reconnection or assessment plans and supporting clients in to appropriate accommodation.
Work a 2 weekly rota pattern (Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
/ Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri) 12.5 hour shifts.

This role would be great for someone with an interest in developing key skills to build a career supporting people experiencing homelessness. You don't need to have direct experience to succeed in this role, if you can demonstrate the below, your commitment and genuine desire to support people to transform their lives, we encourage you to apply!
Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment.
Good communication skills and the ability to work with others effectively to get things done.
Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.