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Supported Housing Worker

Location: Salisbury
Salary: £26,200 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting a Supported Housing Worker to join a dedicated team in Salisbury, supporting single homeless individuals and people with complex needs to rebuild their lives, develop confidence and achieve greater independence.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to making a positive difference to people facing challenging circumstances.

The Role
As a Supported Housing Worker, you will:

• Provide person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness and social exclusion.
• Complete referrals, assessments, support plans and risk assessments.
• Support clients with complex needs, including mental health challenges, substance misuse and offending backgrounds.
• Help individuals access appropriate services, advice and wider community support.
• Encourage clients to develop life skills, confidence and independence.
• Support clients with housing-related matters, tenancy responsibilities and move-on plans.
• Build positive relationships with external agencies and partner organisations.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure the safe running of the service.

About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with complex needs and/or challenging behaviours.
• Understands the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness.
• Has knowledge of mental health, substance misuse and social exclusion.
• Understands client assessments, support planning and risk management.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is empathetic, patient, resilient and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Is passionate about helping people achieve positive outcomes and greater independence.

Essential Requirements

• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work purposes.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, email and basic spreadsheets.
• Ability to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (minimum 1 in 4 weeks).
• Willingness to participate in the first-responder system, providing emergency cover at the homeless hostel.

  
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service where you can genuinely change lives, supporting vulnerable individuals to overcome barriers, develop independence and build a brighter future.

If you have the experience, compassion and commitment to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
  
To apply for this role please submit your CV via this job site or contact Cali Webb on 0117 923 9100 for more information.

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