Central Recruitment is working with a charity dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives and move towards independence.
Our client is currently recruiting for a Shelter Coordinator to work across the Lambeth and Southwark areas, supporting a service that provides a rotating Winter Night Shelter alongside ongoing floating support for people experiencing homelessness.
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday - Friday
- Core working hours: 10:00 - 15:00
- Flexibility required to work occasional evenings, weekends, and participate in the on-call rota
- Fixed term contract: 6 months, with the possibility of transferring to permanent
- £33,529 per annum (pro rata)
Please note: On Wednesdays you will be required to start at 9AM to run the day centre in Elephant and Castle. You have the option to work from home 1-2 days per week.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee the running of our Winter Night Shelter programme
- Develop and deliver Team Leader training sessions, update toolkits, policies & guidance / handbooks for the shelter
- Lead on creating strong partnerships with participating venues and maintain these relationships
- Communicate daily with Team Leaders to ensure the smooth running of the shelter and troubleshoot any concerns
- Plan the delivery and collection of beds, bedding, health & safety kits and any donations to the shelters and laundering of bedding
- Monitoring guest attendance and any behavioural issues
- Plan, promote and run the Wednesday Club, including rota management of both regular and corporate volunteers
- Recruit, induct and support our dedicated volunteers
- Ensure food hygiene standards are maintained, and arranging training on this for new regular volunteers
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with partner organisations (e.g. shelter venues & team leaders, corporate and general volunteers, other charities)
- Lead on collating the annual report
What we're looking for:
- Previous project management experience coordinating a shelter or similar
- Empathy with those experiencing homelessness and a desire to make a difference
- Strong communication skills, and the ability to work with volunteers and guests who may display challenging behaviour
- Excellent organisational and logistical skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks
- Ability to work under pressure with drive and enthusiasm for helping others
- Good IT skills, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and the ability to record accurate information in a timely fashion
- An understanding and commitment to professionality and confidentiality (including GDPR)
- Able to work in a flexible and adaptable way, with a creative and solutions focussed approach
- Ability to manage budgets
Further requirements:
- Current valid right to work in the UK
- Minimum 12 months' of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
- A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
- Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process
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Shelter Coordinator employer: Central Recruitment Services Ltd
Central Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Youth Support Workers in London. With flexible shifts and competitive pay, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people facing challenges, while also benefiting from opportunities for professional growth and development within a compassionate team culture.
Contact Details:
Central Recruitment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
