Community volunteer Work, Jobs in Peterlee, Dur (with Salaries)

Homeless Response Assistant
Cornerstone Supported Housing Counselling Ltd —Hartlepool
- £13.29 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Employee discount
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Children and Young Person Volunteer Befriender (Male Independent Visitor)
Nepacs —Seaham
- English
- IT
- In-person
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Retail Customer Assistant at Sunderland Eye Infirmary
Royal Voluntary Service —Sunderland
- £12.71 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
7d
Best Start Inclusion Practitioner (SEND)
Durham County Council —Durham
- £28,142 - £31,022 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
13d
GRT Site Warden
Durham County Council —Durham
- £24,796 - £25,185 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Annual leave
12d
Wellbeing Coordinator
Plawsworth and Kimblesworth Community Centre and Recreation Ground —Gateshead
- £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Supervisory Assistant
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall —Hartlepool
- £3,350.81 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- School
Senior Young Dads Worker Tees Valley
Inspired Human Resources Ltd —Middlesbrough
- £30,321 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Supervising experience
- Project management
Quick apply
4d
Volunteer Co-ordinator
Chilton Miners Welfare Trust —Chilton
- £24,796 - £25,185 a year
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Project management
- In-person
Quick apply
Best Start Practitioner - Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Healthworks Newcastle —Newcastle upon Tyne
- From £26,147 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- Teaching
- Nursing
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
Quick apply
6d
Community Stock Generation Volunteer
British Heart Foundation —Hartlepool
- Employee discount
Temporary Shop Manager
Alice House Hospice —Hartlepool
- £13.01 an hour
- Temporary
- Sales
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
Quick apply
Temporary Sales Assistant
Salvation Army Trading Co. Ltd. —Sunderland
- £12.88 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
18h
Retail Shop Floor Volunteer 1 (Newcastle Community)
Barnardo's —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Call to connect
- Customer service
- IT
- Communication skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Community Housing Manager (Housing Officer)
Places for People —Darlington
- £36,194.44 a year
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Event Support Volunteer - RSPCA
RSPCA Sunderland, Hartlepool & South Tyneside Branch —Chester-le-Street
- Customer service
- Driving
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Community Protection Officer
North Tyneside Council —North Tyneside
- £34,434 - £38,220 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
4d
Assistant Store Manager - Charity
Forces Support Limited —Bishop Auckland
- £12.95 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- In-person
- Retail management
- Store discount
- Annual leave
Quick apply
1d
Blood Donation Team Assistant (Bank)
NHS Blood and Transplant —Middlesbrough
- £12.92 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Retail Voluntary Work Experience - for 14-18 year olds only (Seaham)
Barnardo's —Seaham
- Sales
- Customer service
- Merchandising

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Homeless Response Assistant

Cornerstone Supported Housing Counselling Ltd
Hartlepool

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Job details

Part-time
£13.29 an hour

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Customer service
Microsoft Office
First Aid Certification
Organisational skills
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

***Only applications emailed to [email protected] with a covering letter clearly stating the role you are applying for will be considered***

Closing Date: 22nd July 2026

Position Title: Homeless Response Assistant

Location: Hartlepool

Hours: 20 hours per week

Salary: (£13.29ph)

Job Summary:

The Homeless Response Assistant will support the delivery of Cornerstone’s Homeless Response Service, assisting individuals experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping and housing crisis.

The role will involve supporting outreach activities, emergency accommodation provision, community hub services, practical support, administration and homelessness prevention activities. The postholder will work flexibly across the service to support the Homeless Response Lead and wider team in delivering effective, person-centred support.

This is an assistant role and the successful candidate will work under the direction of the Homeless Response Lead and senior management team.

Key Responsibilities

Outreach & Rough Sleeper Support

Assist with planned outreach sessions across Hartlepool and surrounding areas.
Support the identification and engagement of individuals who are rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping.
Assist with rough sleeper verification and welfare checks.
Provide practical assistance, information and signposting during outreach sessions.
Support individuals to access emergency accommodation and relevant support services.
Accurately record outreach activity and outcomes.
Work alongside colleagues and partner agencies to support vulnerable individuals into accommodation and support services.

Flexible Outreach Response

Participate in early morning and evening outreach sessions as required.
Support responses to rough sleeper alerts received through StreetLink, local authorities, partner agencies and members of the public.
Work flexibly to assist with ad hoc outreach activity and welfare concerns.
Assist with emergency welfare visits and interventions when required.
Be willing to adjust working hours to meet the needs of the service and individuals requiring support.
Participate in outreach activity during weekends and bank holidays where required.
Assist with severe weather emergency responses and emergency accommodation placements when operationally necessary.

Emergency Accommodation Support

Assist with the operation of First Steps emergency accommodation.
Prepare rooms for new admissions and ensure accommodation is ready for occupation.
Carry out room checks and welfare visits.
Report repairs, health and safety concerns and safeguarding issues promptly.
Support service users to understand occupancy agreements and house rules.
Assist with maintaining safe and suitable accommodation standards.

Community hub Support

Support the daily operation of the Community Hub and drop-in services.
Assist with food provision, clothing distribution, laundry facilities, showers and donations.
Welcome visitors and service users in a professional and supportive manner.
Assist with community engagement activities, awareness campaigns and events.
Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

Practical Support

Assist service users to attend appointments where appropriate.
Support individuals to access healthcare, benefits, housing and other support services.
Assist with the collection, delivery and distribution of donations.
Support furniture deliveries, collections and practical tasks where required.
Assist with transporting supplies and resources between services and properties.

Administration & Record Keeping

Maintain accurate records using organisational systems.
Complete support notes, welfare records and activity records within required timescales.
Assist with data collection, monitoring information and service reports.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.
Support general administrative tasks as required.

Safeguarding & Health and Safety

Identify and report safeguarding concerns immediately.
Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
Report accidents, incidents and near misses promptly.
Comply with organisational health & safety requirements.
Promote the wellbeing and safety of service users, staff, volunteers and visitors.

Team Support

Work positively as part of the Homeless Response Team.
Support volunteers, students and placement workers where required.
Attend supervision, team meetings and training sessions.
Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience working with the public, customers, service users or vulnerable individuals.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build positive professional relationships.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Basic IT skills including email, Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs.
Ability to work early mornings and evenings when required.

Desirable

Experience within homelessness, housing, support services, customer service, retail, care or community services.
Knowledge of homelessness and rough sleeping issues.
Experience of outreach or community-based work.
Experience working with volunteers.
Safeguarding training.
First Aid qualification.

Additional Requirements

Enhanced DBS check.
Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
Ability to work flexibly, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and occasional bank holidays.
Willingness to respond to ad hoc outreach alerts and emergency welfare concerns where operationally required.
Ability to travel across Hartlepool, County Durham and surrounding areas.
Commitment to Cornerstone’s values and person-centred approach.
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £13.29 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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