Floating Housing Support Practitioner - (Solihull)

Recovery Focus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Solihull is looking for a Floating Housing Support Practitioner to assist vulnerable clients in maintaining their tenancy and navigating challenges related to homelessness. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications in health or social care and experience in substance misuse. This permanent role offers a salary range of £25,842 - £27,882 per annum and includes various benefits such as a contributory pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

32 days’ holiday, rising to 32 after 1 year

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Childcare vouchers

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualification in health/social care, youth or community work is essential.
• Experience in substance misuse, housing and homelessness preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly to support clients.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable clients in the Solihull borough.
• Provide a person-centered approach to tenancy maintenance.
• Build networks to promote clients' independence.

Skills

Understanding of homelessness and substance misuse

Client engagement in various service settings

Strong record-keeping skills

Excellent knowledge of health-related issues

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above in health/social care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Floating Housing Support Practitioner

£25,842 - £27,882 per annum

Permanent, 37 hours per week

Solihull

Do you have an understanding of homelessness, alcohol and substance health related issues, and experience of working with adults in an addictions, housing or social care setting? Welcome to Aquarius as a Floating Housing Support Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Work across the borough of Solihull to support clients who are vulnerably housed or homeless, visiting clients' homes and various locations.
• Provide a person‑centred approach, supporting clients to maintain their tenancy and reduce the risk of homelessness.
• Build support networks, promote independence and overall wellbeing in the community.
• Understand the barriers clients face to accessing services and help them navigate these challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualification in health/social care, youth or community work (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies).
• Alternatively, experience in substance misuse, housing and homelessness with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care.
• Good knowledge of alcohol, drug and health related issues.
• Experience liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals.
• Comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings.
• Flexible approach, commitment to confidentiality, excellent record‑keeping and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work flexibly in terms of hours to support clients.
• Desirable: driving licence and access to a car.

Benefits

• 32 days’ holiday, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Childcare vouchers
• Exceptional professional development and training opportunities

Inclusion and accessibility

At Aquarius we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of substance misuse or recovery, and from candidates from minoritised ethnic communities. We also welcome applicants of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities and identities. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme and can make adjustments to enable fair participation.

How to apply

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Closing date: 2026-01-01