Sessional Hub Worker

Overview:

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?

As a part of Change Grow Live team you’ll help people get to where they want to be and make a difference in their lives.

As part of the government’s Everyone In campaign funding package, Change Grow Live services have received funding for Sessional Staff to help support the people we work with in a range of temporary and emergency accommodation over the winter period

Change Grow Live staff will provide wraparound support to people who rough sleep and will work with them when they are placed in some emergency accommodation. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals and friendly faces to help support people in leading healthier lives.

You will focus on engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping and other support issues. You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions.

Where: Leeds

Ho****urs: 0

Contract Type: Sessional

Responsibilities:

About the Role:

• Going on outreach shifts; these include early mornings, nights, and weekends. The service covers 7 days.
• Engaging with people who experience rough sleeping and people involved in street-based anti-social behaviour
• Working in the seasonal night shelter/winter accommodation overnight in shifts over a 7-day period
• Working with partner agencies to support service users to access accommodation, physical and mental health services, substance use treatment services, benefits etc
• Accurately recording interactions with the people we work with, other professionals, and related support plans

About You:

• Experience of engaging and providing meaningful support to individuals with complex support needs.
• Experience communicating effectively with people requiring support.
• Experience of working in a hostel/supported housing environment.
• Experience recording relevant sensitive information in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of at least one of the following issues around homelessness; the benefits system, substance use, mental or physical health, the criminal justice system, housing (Social and/or Private Rented).
• Some experience of supporting people who may be affected by homelessness, poor mental health and substance use.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures and their application
• Experience of working with people in crisis.
• Able to undertake outreach work in community settings that may require extended periods of physical activity.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time): £17.32/Hr. ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date: 6/11/2026 Closing Date: 1/11/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Paul Michael Mitchell | [email protected] | 07795213685 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.