CHESS works to ensure that people who find themselves homeless in Essex are supported in ways that helps them move forward purposefully and in good health. CHESS stands for Churches Homeless Emergency Support Scheme.  Full information about the charity, include how to support through fundraising, events, corporate support and in volunteering can be found at https://chesshomeless.org

There are currently vacancies to work for the charity.

Vacancies

Weekend Support Assistant

Hours variable and worked on a 3 day week rota basis between the hours of 7 am – 9pm and a minimum of 7.5 hours and a maximum of 12 hours worked each day.

Responsibility – client support manager

Bank Night Support Worker

Responsibility – client support manager.

Responsibility for volunteers when working together.

Hours night shift

Temporary Night Shift Support Worker

Responsibility for volunteers when working together.

Hours worked on a bi-weekly rota.

More information about these posts are available on https://chesshomeless.org/job-vacancies/

The charity can be reached on 01245 281 1104

Streetlink

If you are worried about a rough sleeper you can get help for them from www.streetlink.org.uk

This will issue a referral to local outreach times who will visit them to asses their needs.