Homeless Recovery Worker Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Homeless Recovery Worker Assistant to join their team in Southampton. This full-time role involves providing essential support to individuals at risk of homelessness, empowering them with life skills and resources to achieve greater independence. You will engage with clients on a personal level, helping them navigate challenges and connect with community services. If you have a passion for making a difference and possess strong communication skills, this rewarding position offers a unique opportunity to impact lives positively. Join a team committed to fostering a supportive environment for those in need.

Qualifications

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in gaining practical life skills.
• Assist clients with financial management and accessing benefits.
• Encourage client engagement with community resources.

Skills

Verbal and written English

Customer service experience

Self-motivation

Crisis response

Interest in homelessness issues

Education

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job description

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Homeless Recovery Worker Assistant, Southampton

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Client:

Two Saints

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

FULL TIME - 37hrs

Southampton Accommodation Services provides supported accommodation to adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across various locations in Southampton.

Our aim is to provide person-centred support to our clients, empowering them to gain the life skills they require to move on to more independent living. We work with a range of agencies to maximise the support and opportunities for clients.

Although this can be a challenging role, it’s also very rewarding. This is an exciting role, where no two days will be the same, you will take part in various tasks, such as running client activities and life skills projects. If you love working with people and want to make a difference in the lives of those you support, then please apply.

JOB PURPOSE

To be part of a team that supports our clients, keeping them safe and helping them achieve their goals.

To provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support clients by helping them to gain practical life skills, and encourage their engagement with the running of the service
• To assist clients with managing their finances, paying rent, managing arrears and accessing benefits
• To carry out daily checks, for example, on clients and the property, and ad hoc housekeeping tasks
• To support individuals to achieve their desired goals
• To encourage and signpost clients to the local community and to resources relevant to their aspirations including education, training, employment activity or volunteering
• To support clients in trauma informed and psychologically informed ways
• To adhere to safeguarding responsibilities, following our safeguarding policy and procedure
• To help maintain health and safety, ensuring clients, visitors and buildings are safe in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, policy and procedures
• To provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training is provided)
• To work confidently and efficiently when lone working
• To maintain accurate records on our client management system and ensure these are stored in line with GDPR
• To maintain confidentiality
• To represent the organisation in a professional manner
• To carry out any other reasonable duties required in the interest of the organisation

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This role will require an Enhanced with Barred List(s) disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role.
• This role may require a full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle
• This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites
• This role will require you to work with clients on a one-to-one basis
• This role will require you to work weekends
• This role will require you to lone work

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience in similar sectors
• Experience in customer service roles

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Clear verbal and written English
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Polite and assertive manner
• Ability to self-motivate as you will work on your own
• Collaborate well in a team
• Ability to respond calmly in a crisis
• Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.