At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals facing homelessness by providing compassionate guidance and assistance.
- Company: Join Barca-Leeds, a dedicated team making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Full-time role with 37 hours per week, fostering personal growth and resilience.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
- Why this job: Be a key support figure, helping people rebuild their lives and gain confidence.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping others; lived experience valued alongside traditional qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 27463 - 33565 £ per year.
As a Housing Navigator, you’ll work closely with people experiencing homelessness or crisis, offering consistent, compassionate support to help them rebuild their lives. Our Housing Navigators work across Leeds with individuals that have experienced homelessness or housing issues to support them into accommodation and help them to sustain their tenancy. We work with people who have experienced a range of complex issues including homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health issues and may have a history of offending.
We are currently hiring for a full-time permanent role which is 37 hours per week.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate, resilient and enthusiastic to join our Engage Leeds Housing Navigator Team. We work in a person-centred way to ensure that we build strong relationships with the people we support. We are looking for driven and energetic individuals to join this team. Working closely in partnership with other services, we support people to access services and interventions they need to build their resilience, gain confidence and acquire the personal and social assets they need to move forward.
We welcome applications from people who can work in a proactive way and apply creative solutions to reduce barriers, someone who understands and cares about the needs of the individual and is not easily phased. Building the relationship can be difficult but with your consistent support and being a key point of contact to meet individual needs.
At Barca-Leeds, we recognise the value that people who have their own experience of multiple disadvantages can bring to the team and encourage applications from people who may not have the work experience but do have lived experience.
Barca-Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It is the organisation’s policy to require the successful applicant to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check at a level appropriate to the role, before appointment is confirmed. The disclosure of a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude candidates from appointment.
Please Note: To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring a Skilled Worker Visa.
Housing Navigator (Engage) in Leeds employer: BARCA-Leeds
Barca-Leeds is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the community, particularly through its work with young people in Leeds. With a strong focus on employee development, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for creativity and engagement, staff are empowered to make meaningful contributions while enjoying a collaborative environment. The organisation prioritises safeguarding and offers a fulfilling career path for those passionate about youth support and community welfare.
