Housing and Recovery Worker

Porchlight; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Dover is seeking a dedicated support worker to aid individuals at risk of homelessness. This role involves direct support for clients in both accommodation and community settings while addressing their unique challenges. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to empowering vulnerable people. Comprehensive training is provided, and the position includes a fixed-term contract until March 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable and complex individuals.
• Understanding of issues faced by homeless people.
• Commitment to helping build on individuals' strengths.

Responsibilities

• Support people at risk of homelessness to find sustainable accommodation.
• Work with clients in supported accommodation and the community.
• Provide ongoing support for managing future tenancies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with vulnerable individuals

Understanding of homelessness issues

Ability to support change

Driver with own transport

Job description

Within this role you will work as part of a team with the aim to support people who are at risk of homelessness. Youll help to provide support to people who could be experiencing a range of issues including mental health substance misuse and domestic abuse.

This role will include working with clients in supported accommodation and those experiencing unstable housing in the community. You will support them over an agreed period to find suitable and sustainable accommodation and provide ongoing support to help them manage their future accommodation / tenancy.

The role requires :

• Excellent communication and people skills and experience of working with people living in Porchlight Supported accommodation and in community settings however candidates without this experience / knowledge will still be considered as full training and ongoing support will be provided
• An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people
• Experience of helping vulnerable and complex people and supporting them through a process of change.
• A sound understanding of the support needs of people who are experiencing homelessness or with low incomes including rent payments / arrears
• A commitment to supporting people by helping them to build on their strengths
• Driver with own transport

Working pattern

Working across a rota system between the hours of 8am - 10.30pm 8-hour shifts including some weekend working.

Contract type

This role is fixed term until 31st March 2026 however we are hopeful of an extension.

Please note salaries are pro-rata for part-time positions.

For further information about the role or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager please contact Tracey Antonia on or email

The charity

Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless vulnerable and isolated. At Porchlight we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability the most excluded are included and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.

Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults at risk.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Generous pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Occupational maternity and support pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to mental health first aiders
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications
• Staff loans
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life assurance