Vacancies
We have recently secured Homelessness Transition Funding over 3 years provided by the Department of Communities and Local Government. The fund is to support the introduction of the ‘No Second Night Out’ standard and other innovations to end rough sleeping.
We are now recruiting a dynamic and ambitious Transition Project Leader to design, develop and implement several initiatives to address rough sleeping locally over 3 years, specifically:
1. To create an assessment hub for rough sleepers, incorporating the principles of No Second Night Out.
2. To build Harrogate Homeless Project’s capacity to address rough sleeping through the development of a team of volunteers to work specifically in this area, in prevention work as well as supporting people off the streets.
3. To develop a move-on pathway by sourcing and establishing move on accommodation units from the assessment hub and hostel.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and determined individual who would like to make a real impact on local services and establish new and sustainable models of working with homeless people. The successful applicant will have experience of developing and delivering projects to targets and within budget, an in-depth knowledge of homelessness and housing issues, the ability to negotiate and influence external stakeholders and develop effective partnership working, and a strong client focus.
This post is funded for 3 years, starting salary £26,775 per annum.
A full information pack including job description and person specification can be downloaded from the Vacancies page at www.hayh.org.uk . Alternatively you can request a pack by emailing contact@harrogate-homeless-project.org.uk or telephone 01423 566900, asking for Liz Hancock.
Completed applications to be received by Friday 27th February 2012.
Provisional interview dates week commencing 5th March 2012 in Harrogate.
Volunteering
There are many volunteering opportunities at the Harrogate Homeless Project, for example:
The Hostel
The hostel always runs with a minimum of two people on duty. You would work alongside a staff member : Helping to run the hostel in an evening (Monday-Sunday between 7pm-10pm)
Day Service (Springboard)
The Project runs a day service,Monday – Friday (between 10.00am – 2.00pm). Shifts available are 9.30-12.00 and 12.00-14.30 . Duties would include making tea/coffee and light refreshments for clients; lending a friendly ear to those using the service; supervising use of laundry facilities and general help.
Fundraising
If you have the creative skills to plan, organise and execute events then we would love to hear from you.
Enquire about Volunteering
If you are interested and would like to enquire about volunteering, please contact John Read Volunteer Coordinator on (01423) 566900 for an informal chat on how you can help support the Project or send an e-mail with your contact details to john@hhphostel.org