Prison & Probation-Based Housing Support Volunteer
St Mungo's
You will provide advice & support on housing matters to help people avoid homelessness on release,.
In this role, you will be supporting us with all or some of the following tasks: • Adding capacity to the staff team that are based in the prison. • Explaining the housing options available to clients upon release. • Helping clients to fill out housing forms. • Supporting clients to access a range of housing options • Carrying out in-person or telephone housing assessments. • Updating clients as their cases progress. • Collaborating with external partners and agencies like probation offices • Adhering to St Mungo’s Policies and Procedures at all times.
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Good IT Skills, Negotiating, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
• Feeling comfortable in a prison environment. • Have personal resilience. • Good IT skills. • Be eligible and willing to complete prison security clearance (can take up to 3 months). • Client and customer focused. • Experience of working within the criminal justice system and/or the homeless sector and/or relevant studies is welcome but not essential • A friendly personality, good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and motivation. • An understanding of the causes of homelessness and its impact. • Genuine interest in and commitment to St Mungo’s work and client group
We have a dedicated team to support you in your volunteer journey with us. You can find out more about what you'll gain from being a St. Mungo’s volunteer on our volunteering webpages.. We are also committed to progression at all levels and we support and develop our volunteers to ensure that they are best placed to make progress in their careers.
Brixton, Feltham and Thameside – Monday- Thursday, 10am-4pm, (although some days may require an 8am start), 1-2 days per week.
SW25XF
Role available in Brixton, Feltham, and Thameside prisons.
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