Vacancies Advocacy Worker Location: Office-based in High Wycombe but also involving work across Bucks. Position: Full time Salary: £20,492 to £22,289 We are looking for a person with legal experience who will work as part of a team to help us prevent homelessness before it starts. As part of a team you will help us: Reduce the number of people evicted from their homes, Help homeless people find and keep a home, Defend the rights of those who are homeless or at risk of eviction. Main responsibilities: Provide support and advocacy to clients under the supervision of our Advocacy Lead, Help run weekly legal drop in sessions in High Wycombe, Chesham and other locations, Work with clients to advocate for their rights. Click to download full Job Purpose. Occupational requirement: Because of the nature and context of the role, there is an occupational requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010 that the job-holder must be a Christian. Click here for more information on the context of working for Wycombe Homeless Connection. How to apply: Visit the Christian Jobs website for application forms, full job description and to apply. Closing date: Friday 31st January 2020. Help us advertise the Advocacy Worker job: Here is a poster to print and pop on a notice board. Trustee: Opportunities for various specialities We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and skilled people to join our board of trustees to help us tackle homelessness in our community. You will also guide the development of the charity as it looks to provide services across a wider geographical area. We need people with a wide range of professional skills in particular IT, HR, legal expertise, statutory sector experience, fundraising and marketing. Applicants should have a strong belief in, and attraction to, our cause. Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Time commitment: Minimum of three hours a month plus any other commitments the role-holder chooses to take on. Term of office: Terms are for three years with option to extend. Because of the nature and context of the role, there is an occupational requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010* that the role-holder must be a Christian. The role Trustees take overall responsibility for the strategic direction of the charity and its ability to fulfil its mission to reduce homelessness, and the harms of homelessness. We are seeking trustees that have experience in the following areas: Legal expertise Human resources Information technology Fundraising and marketing Statutory sector experience If you have experience in any other area we would still like to hear from you. The role is not remunerated, but travel and reasonable expenses are covered. About the Organisation and Occupational Requirement Wycombe Homeless Connection serves people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. In partnership with other agencies, we provide help and support services throughout the year to help people who are homeless as well as to help people avoid homelessness, stay housed and to re-build their lives. The Christian faith is integral to our organisation and is at the heart of our conduct and motivation. However, whilst we are always ready to give an explanation for the hope we have in Christ, we do not seek to promote religion nor impose our Christian faith or beliefs on others. Because of the nature and context of the role, there is an occupational requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010 that the role-holder must be a Christian. Application process: Download full role profile. Please note the role profile includes list of reasons a person may be disqualified by charity law from being a trustee and should be reviewed before application. Download Trustee application form. Download Skills audit. If you are interested and would like a conversation with our chair of trustees, please contact Dr Sheena Dykes at [email protected]. Please complete the Trustee application form, skills audit, include your CV and return all documents to [email protected]. Help us advertise the Trustee role: Here is a poster to print and pop on a notice board.