At Faithworks, we believe that everyone deserves a second chance, no matter what their past. Our Half-time service offers those experiencing homelessness an opportunity to reset—just like in a sports match, where the second half can be vastly different from the first.

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and proactive team member to be the first point of welcome at our Half-time service at St. Mike’s Church, Bournemouth. You will help create a safe, structured, and supportive space where individuals can take their next steps towards stability and hope.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with vulnerable adults, addiction recovery, or mental health services.
• Can build trusting relationships with guests, volunteers, and partner organisations.
• Are passionate about helping people rebuild their lives through practical and spiritual support.
• Are comfortable working in a faith-based environment, where prayer and Christian values are central to our work.
• Key aspects of the role include:

Provide a friendly, safe welcome for Half-time including:
being the first point of contact at Half-time drop-in sessions—offering compassion, practical support, and managing appointments for guests experiencing homelessness.

Organise & co-lead a Thursday club:
plan and facilitate engaging, wellbeing focused group activities to help vulnerable individuals feel valued, reduce isolation, and build life skills.
Essential attributes required:

• Experience working with vulnerable adults, ideally in contexts such as homelessness, addiction, or mental health.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – approachable, compassionate, and able to build trust quickly.
• Strong organisational skills – able to coordinate activities, manage appointments, and maintain safe, welcoming environments.
• Ability to manage safeguarding and risk confidently.
• Flexibility & initiative – able to adapt, take responsibility, and support team needs as they arise.
• A resourceful, emotionally intelligent, prayerful person with a strong Christian faith.
• This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

For an informal chat about this position please call the office on 01202 429037 and speak to David Chidwick our Homelessness Projects Lead or Alistair Doxat-Purser our CEO.

Job Description Application Form

Please note that applications will ONLY be accepted using the Faithworks’ application form. CV and covering letters will NOT be accepted. Note also that we take safeguarding very seriously and we will conduct a DBS check of the successful candidate.

Please send completed applications to office@faith-works.org.uk