Jobs at Spires
Current Vacancies:
Volunteer Trustee
Spires is seeking trustees to support our mission and growth. Trustees at Spires are responsible for overseeing the charity’s strategic direction and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
By joining Spires as a trustee, you will directly influence the charity’s ability to support homeless and at-risk individuals. Your contributions can help shape policies, enhance fundraising efforts, and strengthen governance, ensuring Spires can continue providing life-changing services. Whether by improving financial oversight, increasing community engagement, or advocating for those in need, your involvement will play a vital role in improving lives and preventing homelessness in South London.
The board meets six times a year, with an estimated time commitment of around 4 hours per month. You can download our Trustee pack to find out more - Trustee Candidate Pack.
If you wish to join Spires as a trustee, please submit your application via the link below. For inquiries, contact info@spires.org.uk.
Support Worker
Purpose of Role:
• Support the effective delivery of Spires services across the range of activities provided,
• Provide casework, support planning, and key working sessions for Spires’ clients.
• Assess and respond to client needs, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support.
Position in Organisation:
Part of the Spires Support Team, reporting to the Head of Clients Services. This is a new position and will work across all of Spires’ services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Centre-Based Services
• Ensure smooth and safe running of centre sessions in collaboration with staff and volunteers.
• Welcome and assess new clients, providing appropriate support and referrals.
• Maintain a psychologically informed environment and manage challenging behaviours effectively.
• Supervise and support volunteers.
Outreach and Support Work
• Engage with individuals in various settings to connect them with relevant services.
• Conduct needs assessments, crisis interventions, and ongoing support planning.
• Assist clients in achieving support plan goals, including attending appointments.
• Work with partner agencies to coordinate multi-agency support.
To apply or to find out more about the role, please click the link below:
