Compassionate Housing Support Worker for Complex Needs

BRC; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

BRC in Salisbury is seeking a Supported Housing Worker to join our dedicated team. The role focuses on supporting single homeless individuals and those with complex needs to rebuild lives, gain confidence and achieve greater independence.

The post requires compassion, resilience and a commitment to making a positive difference to people facing challenging circumstances. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Salisbury.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with complex needs and homelessness.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance misuse and social exclusion.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Empathetic, patient and resilient; able to work in a team.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota (out-of-hours).

Responsibilities

• 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 and substance misuse.
• Help individuals access services and wider community support.
• Encourage clients to develop life skills, confidence and independence.
• Support housing-related matters, tenancy responsibilities and move-on plans.
• Build positive relationships with external agencies and maintain records.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Job description

BRC in Salisbury is seeking a Supported Housing Worker to join our dedicated team. The role focuses on supporting single homeless individuals and those with complex needs to rebuild lives, gain confidence and achieve greater independence.

The post requires compassion, resilience and a commitment to making a positive difference to people facing challenging circumstances. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Salisbury.