Single Homeless Project

Who we are

We love what we do and we're passionate about making a difference to the lives of the people we work with.

Single Homeless Project grew out of an understanding of the needs of homeless and socially excluded people in London, and 40 years on, this remains the driving force shaping the organisation today. We work with our clients as equals in a spirit of trust and mutual respect, trying to put their needs and views at the centre of everything we do.

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six month's probationary period
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

Our culture and values

As employees are our greatest asset, we strive to maintain a culture in which they are supported and listened to, developing services in a responsive and flexible way which draws on the energy, commitment and expertise of our people.

To achieve our mission, it’s essential that our  feel valued and empowered and are given the training and support they need to deliver the best results for our clients. This means creating a culture in which employees are supported, trusted and listened to, and in which creativity and new ideas are encouraged. 

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

At Single Homeless Project, we’re hardwired to take inclusivity seriously. We work with people from all walks of life, and we celebrate this diversity in our clients and our colleagues.

When you feel you can be yourself, you have a voice, you have opportunities, and you feel empowered to be your best. This is what we want for all of our clients and colleagues, and we’re committed to creating the right environments for people to thrive.

How do we do this?

We worked with all of our colleagues to create clear aims for how we will operate as an equal, diverse and inclusive charity. These aims include:

• All staff have a voice and influence in the organisation. We have several staff-led groups, including a Black and Ethnic Minority network, an LGBTQIA+ network, and a Neurodiversity network.
• Our staff team and, in particular, our senior management and Board, are diverse. Our recruitment practices and training programmes support all staff looking to move up, regardless of background.
• Our senior management and Board profile reflect our overall staff. Our diverse staff backgrounds reflect those of our clients.