Job titles: 1 x Shelter Connector and 1 x Shelter Connector – Under25s – Croydon Together Winter Night Shelter.

Responsible for: Supporting Shelter guests with their homelessness and community connection. 

Hours: 0.5 - 0.8 FTE (18 - 28 hours).

Contract: Fixed term contract – Minimum 3 months, possible extension subject to funding. Secondments/placements from relevant sector orgs considered.  

Working days:  Monday to Sunday worked flexibly in accordance with the needs of the service. This will include evening, weekend and occasional overnight working. 

Location: Flexible – based at West Croydon Baptist Church and Winter Night Shelter host venue(s) and other locations across Croydon as required. 

Salary: £30,982.68 + OLW pro rata

About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of the Croydon Together Winter Night Shelter, which is hosted by West Croydon Baptist Church and supported by a local community and faith-based steering group.

At the centre of delivery will be a safe, welcoming communal night shelter where people experiencing homelessness are able to access shelter, food, individualised care and support that links in with homeless sector services and pathways leading to greater independence and sustainable routes off the streets.

As a Shelter Connector you will use Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) and strengths-based approaches to support in the delivery of the Shelter.

An ABCD approach recognises that the whole community has a role to play in ending homelessness. You will help people identify their strengths, interests and aspirations, connecting them to local activities, assets, groups and community resources. Helping people rebuild social networks and resilience, which are key to sustaining housing and wellbeing.

You will also support a volunteer befriending programme, with volunteers providing companionship, helping people build confidence and reconnect with everyday community spaces. Volunteers will also support in the service delivery of the shelter including in the kitchen, welcome and reception, helping members access laundry and shower services.

Job description: Download job description. 

Deadline: 16 October at 5pm. 

Interviews in the week commencing 19 October 2026.

Application process: To apply, please email Croydon Together your CV and a covering letter: Croydontogether@cvalive.org.uk