Women’s Project Supervisor

Women’s Project Supervisor 
Location: Cambridge, CB4 1EG
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: Services Manager

Wintercomfort works with people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or with a history of homelessness. We provide services to aid every stage of recovery - from immediate basic welfare needs to long term help in identifying and dealing with the problems which are undermining their stability, and enabling them to engage with education, employment and specialist health services.  National statistics rank the numbers of rough sleepers in Cambridge within the highest 20 UK local authorities. 

Role Summary

The Women’s Project Supervisor role is to work with and when appropriate deputise for the Services Manager to maintain, develop, and expand services to ensure that Wintercomfort can meet its objectives of supporting vulnerable, homeless or at risk of homelessness women to make positive changes in their lives. In addition to supporting the Services Manager with the day to day running of the centre the role holder will have line management responsibility for the Women’s Project Worker team. 

Experience                                

• Previous experience of support work that effectively engages individuals with opportunities for self development. 
• Experience of supporting vulnerable people with complex support needs to make positive changes in their lives.  
• An understanding of substance misuse, mental health and issues associated with social exclusion.
• Experience of delivering advice, guidance and employability support to individuals. 
• Knowledge of local volunteering and informal learning opportunities. 
• Knowledge of local services for homeless and vulnerably housed people.
• Experience of managing projects providing opportunities for placements and personal development.
• Experience of volunteering and supporting vulnerable people to volunteer.  

Skills  

• Effective IT skills including Word, Excel & Outlook 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  
• Strong co-ordination and organisational skills. 
• A constructive, flexible and positive approach towards working with vulnerable excluded people. 
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including weekends as and when needed.

This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: Midday 19th September 2024
Interviews: w / c 29th September 2024

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Equality of Opportunity at Wintercomfort 

We are committed to a proactive approach to equality, which includes supporting and encouraging all underrepresented groups, promoting an inclusive culture and valuing diversity. We make selection decisions based on personal merit and an objective assessment against the criteria required for the post. We do not treat job applicants or members of staff less favourably than one another on the grounds of sex (including gender reassignment), marital or parental status, race, ethnic or national origin, colour, disability (including HIV status), sexual orientation, religion, age or socio-economic factors.

No agencies please.