Referral and Assessment Officer

Office based in Gloucester city centre, with some travel across the county of Gloucestershire.

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real impact in your community? Gloucestershire Nightstop is looking for a dedicated individual to help us combat youth homelessness.

Who We Are:

 Gloucestershire Nightstop provides emergency accommodation and life-changing support to young people (aged 16-25) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We work with trained and caring volunteers who open their homes to offer a safe place to stay, one night at a time. Our mission is to create a future where every young person has the chance to live a fulfilled, independent life.

Your Role: 

As part of our team, you will be the main point of contact for young people in need.

You’ll:

• Liaise with our incredible volunteer hosts to find available accommodation.
• Process new referrals and ensure each young person receives the support they need.
• Conduct risk assessments and arrange placements to provide safe and stable accommodation.

If you're ready to be a part of something bigger, to help prevent homelessness and be a champion for young people, we want to hear from you!

Be a hero in someone's story. Join Gloucestershire Nightstop today and help us build a stable and brighter future.

Don’t meet every requirement?

We understand that people might hesitate to apply for a job if they don’t check every box. However, we know that the "perfect candidate" is rare. If you have most of the skills we’re seeking, we encourage you to apply—you could be exactly who we need!

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them

Should you need the application form in another format or have any questions about the role please email to the right of this advert or call on the number in the contact details.

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

To see the full job description and to complete an application form, visit our website by clicking on Apply Now and scroll down to referral and assessment officer.

Salary: £23400-£25350pa

Hours Per Week: 22.5 hours, 3 days

To Apply simply click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete the online form including attaching an up-to-date CV.