Join our team as a Female Housing Worker

GrowTH is a non-denominational Christian charity, which works in partnership with evangelical churches from a variety of backgrounds within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

GrowTH seeks to share God’s love with its homeless neighbours in word and deed. So, alongside receiving practical care and help, all GrowTH guests have the opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus and to explore the Christian faith, if they wish.

GrowTH, has three main projects currently up-and-running, with a fourth on its way:

• GrowTH Night Shelter: provides volunteer-run winter shelter in Tower Hamlets. Homeless men and women are referred to GrowTH by local homeless Once accepted into the shelter, guests receive a warm welcome, a hot evening meal, a safe bed for the night, and breakfast in the morning. The resettlement support there provides every guest in the shelter with one-to-one support from GrowTH’s two Advocate Workers to help them move out of homelessness, with the aim of resettling them into stable accommodation.
• GrowTH Housing: provides temporary (up to twelve months) move-on homes locally for some who have stayed in the shelter, in order to help them transition towards This project provides affordable accommodation, plus tailored support from the GrowTH Housing team. We currently have 31 residents across 13 flats.
• GrowTH Daycentre: provides a safe space for guests to meet with the staff team for advocacy and support meetings. There is space for shelter guests to relax, to store their luggage and opportunities for both staff and volunteer-led social and evangelistic events, as well as prayer ministry.
• *NEW FOR 2025* GrowTH Community House: a residential home for men, supported by live-in staff workers. The house will provide an opportunity for men seeking a fresh start to confront deep rooted issues impacting their lives, within a safe, loving, disciplined and family environment.

**It is an occupational requirement for the candidate to be female due to this being a role that supports our female residents.

Key Responsibilities  

1. Provide practical, emotional and spiritual support to residents during their stay in GrowTH Housing.
2. Build partnerships with external agencies.
3. Provide opportunities for residents to grow in faith and to develop relationships with volunteers outside the project.
4. Assist with the maintenance of the properties and furnishings.
5. Assist with any additional tasks related to GrowTH Housing.

Start Date: May 2025

Salary: £25,000 per anuum

Annual Leave: 25 days (plus Bank Holidays) 

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Application Deadline: 22nd April 2025. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 28th April 2025. 

Please email your CV and a completed application form to nicky@thisisgrowth.org