Homeless Recovery Worker Assistant

Two Saints; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra mile awards

Pension with life cover

Blue Light Card

Champions of equality

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts via Wider Wallet

Dedication to wellbeing

GP helpline

Length of service awards

Generous and flexible holiday

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Two Saints in Southampton is hiring a Homeless Support Worker Assistant. This full-time role (37 hours) involves guiding clients, building confidence and life skills, within a supportive team.

You will learn safeguarding, work within our policies, and empower clients to reach their goals with compassionate, practical support.

Essentials include an interest in homelessness, teamwork, clear English, and knowledge of MS Outlook; Enhanced DBS is required; weekend work is included.

Qualifications

• Interest in homelessness and related issues.
• Ability to contribute to a team.
• Clear verbal and written English communication.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

Skills

Homelessness interest

Team player

Communication

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Homeless Support Worker Assistant

Full Time - 37 hrs Southampton Starting at £24,627, progressing to £25,070 Enhanced DBS Required Reference: TWO1239638 Drivers Licence: Not Required Lone Working: No Night Working: No Weekend Working: Yes

At Two Saints, we are proud of our values and our mission: to provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel valued and secure, and ready to take their next steps. We're seeking compassionate, adaptable people to join our Southampton service as a Homeless Support Worker Assistant. You'll bring a passion for supporting people to build confidence, develop essential life skills, and recognise their own strengths and support needs through positive, meaningful interactions. As the ideal candidate, your ability to connect with people will help them build trust, resilience, and a sense of possibility for their future. You will learn knowledge of safeguarding, working proactively within our policies, and contribute to a strong, collaborative team environment. Our Homeless Support Worker Assistant roles are support-based, focused on guidance, encouragement, and empowering clients to achieve their goals. The work can be challenging, but also truly rewarding - made even more so by the supportive, values-driven team who will help nurture and develop your skills.

Essentials

• An interest and concern for homelessness and related issues
• Ability to contribute to a team
• Good communication skills, clear verbal and written English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

Desirables

• Experience in similar sectors
• Experience in customer service roles

For full role details please see the attached Job Description for the role of Homeless Support Worker Assistant.

For further information:

Email: [e-mail], [e-mail] Telephone: [phone] Website: https://www.twosaints.org.uk/

About Us

We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual's skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion.

We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset.

We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients.

We're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Our vision

To be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future.

Our mission

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

Our values

Everyone matters

We know we're stronger together

We do the right things, for the right reasons

We never give up

Our Benefits

• Extra mile awards
• Pension with life cover
• Blue Light Card
• Champions of equality
• Employee assistance programme
• Staff discounts via Wider Wallet
• Dedication to wellbeing
• GP helpline
• Length of service awards
• Generous and flexible holiday
• Refer a friend scheme