Complex Needs Support Worker (Rough Sleeper Programme) - Freedom Community Alliance
- North Devon, Devon
- Full Time
- £26,500 - £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract Term: 12 months fixed term (RSP funding)
Freedom Community Alliance (FCA) is a Christian charity based in Barnstaple that delivers support to vulnerable local adults at risk of homelessness and/or struggling with addiction and other life challenges.
FCA operates an open access Day Centre and multi-agency hub at the Freedom Centre and also provides a range of accommodation solutions across a number of properties in Barnstaple. These services include; Rough Sleeper Pods, Temporary Accommodation, Male only Supported Accommodation, Next Steps Accommodation and Female Only accommodation.
Clients who access our services include those who have a history of rough sleeping; have substance mis-use issues; experience poor mental health; current and historical offending and are likely to be suffering from the causes and effects of social exclusion, poverty and deprivation. We aim to meet people at their point of need and support them towards a more stable, sustainable and purposeful life.
The Freedom team works as part of a wider enhanced North Devon Rough Sleeper Service based at The Freedom Centre. The team works in an integrated way to deliver tailored support both on site and through outreach patrols to those rough sleeping, in temporary and supported accommodation.
This new role holder will be member of the Rough Sleeper team and will carry a caseload of clients allocated by North Devon Council whilst employed by FCA. They will seek to build strong trusted relationships with their clients and support them in their journey towards stability. If the client moves into accommodation, it may be appropriate to continue working with that individual for a time in partnership with their housing support worker. All services are to be delivered through a trauma informed, person-centered and holistic approach.
This role is being introduced on a 12-month fixed term contract, however it is hopeful that funds will be available to extend this timeframe. Funding for the role has been made available to North Devon Council via central government under the Rough Sleeper Programme.
Please see attached our Freedom Community Alliance Vision, Mission & Values, the Job Description / Person Specification and and an Application Form.
Please either email your application to info@freedomcommunityalliance.org.uk or post it marked ‘Private & Confidential’ to: Roger Bartlett, The Freedom Centre, 1 Howard Avenue, Barnstaple, EX32 8QA.
Closing Date: 09:00 on Monday 9th November 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationNorth DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
EX32 8QA
- Reference
FC026
- Occupational GroupHousing & PlanningSocial Care & HealthYouth & Community
- Salary Details
£26,500 - £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37.5 hours per week
- Closing Date
09/11/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes