Student Placements
What You'll Gain
Real-world experience working alongside our support workers, volunteers, and frontline staff.
An understanding of the complex challenges of homelessness, including mental health, addiction, trauma, and systemic barriers.
The opportunity to develop communication, safeguarding, and person-centred support skills.
A chance to see how trauma-informed, holistic support is delivered in practice.
Confidence in working within multi-agency environments and supporting vulnerable adults.
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Placement Areas
We work with a variety of placement students depending on their course and availability. Placements may include involvement in:
- Our Day Centres in Worcester and Redditch
- The Clothing Project (providing essential items with dignity)
- Outreach & Support Work alongside keyworkers
- Awareness Campaigns or Community Engagement
- Back-office or project-based support, depending on learning goals
Student Placements
How It Works
We offer both short-term and longer-term placements depending on the requirements of your course. Due to the sensitive nature of our work and the needs of our service users, we limit the number of placements at any one time and will work closely with you and your course leader to shape a suitable placement plan.
Student Placements
What We Look For
- A genuine interest in homelessness, social justice, and inclusive practice
- Willingness to learn, reflect, and engage with people from all walks of life
- Strong listening skills, compassion, and professionalism
- A commitment to upholding Maggs’ values of dignity, hope and change
All placement students will be required to undertake a DBS check, safeguarding induction, and relevant training before beginning their placement. Students must be 18 years and older.
Apply or Enquire
If you’re interested in a student placement at Maggs, please email us at volunteers@maggsdaycentre.co.uk with:
- Your name, course, and institution
- Desired placement dates
- Any specific areas of interest or requirements from your course
We’ll review your application and get in touch to discuss next steps.
Completing a university placement at Maggs allowed me to develop my understanding of homelessness and the challenges of working within the sector. In particular, the experience gained with soft communication skills by engaging with such a wide range of individuals has been invaluable to my later employment at Maggs.
Nicky Osbourne, Tenancy Sustainment Worker
