Catching Lives

Catching Lives Catching Lives is an independent local charity supporting people who are homeless.

Project Worker recruitment is open! Join our team helping people who are homeless in Canterbury. These roles are open to...
26/05/2026

Project Worker recruitment is open! Join our team helping people who are homeless in Canterbury.

These roles are open to applicants with transferable skills and experience, and no qualifications are required.

Please download the Recruitment Pack to see the Person Specification - apply with your CV and a cover letter/email telling us briefly how you meet the essential criteria in the person spec. Deadline 10am, Monday 1 June.
https://www.catchinglives.org/post/join-our-team-as-a-project-worker

We've had 78 visits to Catching Lives this Bank Holiday weekend 🌞 It's a busy time all round and our supplies are runnin...
25/05/2026

We've had 78 visits to Catching Lives this Bank Holiday weekend 🌞

It's a busy time all round and our supplies are running low. We urgently need socks and underwear! Also squash, coffee, marmite & laundry pods are very welcome 🙏

Find our latest list, including options for direct delivery, here: https://www.catchinglives.org/donate-items

Are you our new Project Worker? We're looking for 2 people to join our team, playing a vital role at Catching Lives by s...
20/05/2026

Are you our new Project Worker? We're looking for 2 people to join our team, playing a vital role at Catching Lives by supporting people who are homeless or insecurely housed through practical tasks and 1-1 support, and ensuring the smooth running of the day centre.

Project Workers create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where people get the help they need to make positive changes and move on in their lives.

We have one permanent and one 3-month role available, both full time at 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday on-site in our Canterbury day centre. Salary £26,288 pa (pro rata for the fixed term post).

Please download the Recruitment Pack to see the Person Specification and how to apply. Deadline 10am, Monday 1 June:
https://www.catchinglives.org/post/join-our-team-as-a-project-worker

Help re-stock our clothing store with socks & boxers for people who are homeless! If you can donate, please drop off to ...
19/05/2026

Help re-stock our clothing store with socks & boxers for people who are homeless! If you can donate, please drop off to Catching Lives on Station Road East, Canterbury 9am - 4pm (or 1pm Weds). Or send a direct delivery using our wish list: https://amzn.eu/0iz2XOOa

A lot of love for Marmite in the day centre and stocks are running low! Can you donate a jar? Drop off to Catching Lives...
19/05/2026

A lot of love for Marmite in the day centre and stocks are running low! Can you donate a jar? Drop off to Catching Lives on Station Road East, Canterbury 9am - 4pm (until 1pm on Weds). Thank you!

Team Catching Lives completed the 50km challenge with Kent Charity Trek yesterday! Lovely supporters Rev Jo & Jim absolu...
17/05/2026

Team Catching Lives completed the 50km challenge with Kent Charity Trek yesterday! Lovely supporters Rev Jo & Jim absolutely smashed it, and CEO Tasmin eventually crossed the finish line a while later! There's still time to make a donation - money raised supports both Catching Lives and Kent Search & Rescue: https://ksar.enthuse.com/pf/team-catching-lives-96070

Wishing the best of luck to everybody taking on the Kent Charity Trek today, especially the wonderful people walking for...
16/05/2026

Wishing the best of luck to everybody taking on the Kent Charity Trek today, especially the wonderful people walking for Catching Lives! We are cheering you all on and hoping for good weather. Every step is helping to make a big difference for people experiencing homelessness, and we are so grateful for your support. 🥾

We're hiring! Join our small, friendly team of Project Workers who are responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of ...
14/05/2026

We're hiring! Join our small, friendly team of Project Workers who are responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the day centre and drop-in.

The role includes practical tasks and one-to-one support with people who are homeless or insecurely housed. Project Workers create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment in which people get the help they need to make positive changes and move on in their lives.

Both roles are full time at 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday on-site in our Canterbury day centre. Salary £26,288 pa (pro rata for the fixed term post).

Please visit our website and download the Recruitment Pack to see the Person Specification and how to apply. The deadline is 10am on Monday 1 June:
https://www.catchinglives.org/post/join-our-team-as-a-project-worker

Last month, Rob and one of our Managers Emma visited Kent and Medway Medical School to chat with 1st year medical studen...
09/05/2026

Last month, Rob and one of our Managers Emma visited Kent and Medway Medical School to chat with 1st year medical students about Rob's experiences while he was homeless for many years. The insights Rob so generously shared will help to educate future medical professionals about the barriers that people who are homeless in our community face accessing health care.

Address

Canterbury Open Centre, Station Road East
Canterbury
CT12RB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+441227464904

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