Operations Assistant - Winter Night Shelter Project
Contract: Fixed term, seasonal post - 21 September 2026 to 31 March 2027
Hours: 16 hours per week (8:00am–12:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday)
Salary: £26,304 per annum pro rata - £13.67 p/h
Location: Plymouth
Every winter, Project 58:7 provides a safe, welcoming place for people who would otherwise be sleeping rough on the streets of Plymouth. Delivered by Path in partnership with local churches and volunteers, the project offers emergency overnight accommodation, practical support and routes into longer-term housing. During winter 2025/26, the project supported 73 people, prevented 22 people from spending their first night sleeping rough, and helped 89% of guests move into longer-term accommodation.
What you'll do:
Working as part of a small and committed team, you will collect and transport project equipment, deliver laundry, prepare bedding and supplies for the following evening, maintain paperwork and records, and help keep the project running smoothly throughout the winter months.
Who we are looking for:
You'll need a full UK driving licence
confidence driving a transit-sized van
good organisational skills and basic IT knowledge
You'll also need to be physically fit enough to regularly move and pack camping mattresses, bedding and project equipment.
Project 58:7 fills a vital gap in Plymouth's homelessness response, providing immediate safety and support at times when most other services are closed. This role may be behind the scenes, but it is fundamental to making that happen. Every mattress
Why join Path?
Be part of an organisation with a clear social purpose and strong values
Know that your work directly contributes to improving lives in the local community
How to apply
Please complete our standard application form. If you prefer, you can submit a short video or audio statement covering the Individual Statement part of the form.
Closing date: 9:00am, Wednesday 12th August, 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 18th August.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Path
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and ensure equity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. All personal information is handled sensitively and confidentially.
We actively encourage applications from people with direct lived experience of homelessness or related challenges.
Closing date: 9:00am, Wednesday 12th August, 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 18th August.
Application Requirements
To apply, please complete the application form and return to recruitment@pathdevon.org
