Engagement and Support Coordinator

Society of St James; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave

Buy additional annual leave

Induction and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted laptops

Employer pension contributions via sav

Jamie’s Computers discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Society of St James in Southampton is seeking an Engagement & Support Coordinator to join Southampton Floating Support. The role manages a caseload of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, coordinating care and support services to improve daily living and housing stability.

The successful candidate will work with partner agencies, demonstrate knowledge of homelessness-related issues, and have strong organisational and IT skills.

Formación

• Experience/Knowledge of working with people with homelessness, mental health problems and substance misuse.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong partnership working and IT skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a caseload of vulnerable individuals at risk of homelessness.
• Work with partner agencies to motivate and support service users to improve living skills and housing stability.
• Promote empowerment and independence through engagement and meaningful occupation.

Conocimientos

Homelessness experience

Mental health awareness

Substance misuse understanding

Organisational skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Equality & diversity

Safeguarding knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Engagement and Support Coordinator, Southampton, £25,947.00 - £26,305.00

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

13-10-2026

Application End Date

06-11-2026

Location

Southampton

State/County

Hampshire

SO18 5PQ

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Non-profit charitable organisations

Category

Position

Description

Engagement & Support Coordinator

Southampton Floating Support

Southampton

Salary Scale – 20-21 (£25,947- £26,305 per annum)

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association.The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

The Role

Are you looking for a role that makes a real difference in people’s lives, that is both rewarding and fulfilling?

The successful post holder will manage a caseload of vulnerable individuals for whom homelessness, a risk of homelessness or unsuitable housing is a real challenge. They may have issues relating to; substance misuse, mental ill health, (learning) disabilities or be in need resettlement support. You will work as part of a team within Southampton as well as with partner agencies to motivate and support service users to: improve their daily living skills, retain and sustain their accommodation, engage with meaningful occupation or learning opportunities, and will promote empowerment and independence.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have knowledge and/or experience of working with individuals with complex needs and have knowledge of homelessness and related issues. You will have good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative. You will have good partnership working skills and IT skills.

Essentially a motivated individual who will be able to demonstrate: Experience/Knowledge of working with people with histories of homelessness, mental health problems and substance misuse.

• Experience of dealing with difficult and challenging behaviour.
• Understanding of the effects of alcohol and substance use on mental health.
• Understanding of equality and diversity, with respect to staff and service users.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and protection procedures and protocols for vulnerable adults.

We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping vulnerable people:

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers

SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
• Employer pension contributions via salary sacrifice
• Flexible working opportunities
• Counselling, financial, personal support, and health and well-being services via our Employee Assistance Programme