Accommodation for Ex-offenders Support Worker - Lyndhurst, United Kingdom - New Forest District Council

New Forest District Council

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Lyndhurst, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Accommodation for Ex-Offenders Support Worker - Fixed Term for 2 years:
Job description

Are you experienced in supporting vulnerable people to achieve their accommodation goals?

We are looking for a dedicated, dynamic, positive and forward-thinking individual to provide effective practical support to our clients in securing accommodation in the private sector upon their release from prison.

Do you have the passion and dedication to provide help, where help is not always readily accepted?**You will be working with prison leavers, some with complex needs, therefore you will need to build relationships with other professionals to ensure your clients receive the necessary support required to access services and sustain accommodation.

Do you have the drive to help vulnerable people work successfully through accommodation pathways?

You will play a vital role in supporting the Council to end rough sleeping in the district; working alongside our Support Workers and Homelessness Officers by reducing the number of homeless prison leavers sleeping rough on release.

Do you want to work with our Homelessness Team, Homelessness Support Team and other professionals such as the Prison Service and Probation Team to provide joined up support?

Whats in it for you?
- £26,980 - £30,364 per annum
days annual leave (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years' service)

Local Government Pension scheme
Onsite parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid working
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories

Whilst we offer hybrid working opportunities there will be the requirement to attend our head office in Lyndhurst each week.

This is a fixed term post for 2 years

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the Council and that's why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted.

If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria, we would be very happy to hear from you.

For more information and an informal chat about the role please contact Megan Ward on

Closing Date: 19th April 2023

Interview date: 12th May 2023