Housing First Support Worker - 12-Month Contract

St Mungo's; Reading; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St Mungo's in Reading is seeking a Housing First Worker to deliver a purpose-built service for vulnerable adults. This fixed-term role runs for 12 months (until 8 January 2028) or as internal maternity cover.

Housing First focuses on securing housing first and then addressing related issues. The Reading service aims to source independent tenancies and provide intensive support to help clients manage tenancy and life goals.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable people; motivating and empowering complex and diverse client groups to sustain housing, health and/or work outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to network with clients, internal colleagues and partner agencies.
• Ability to work independently as a lone worker while adhering to relevant protocols and safety precautions.
• Proactive and innovative approach to tailoring support to individual needs and aspirations.

Responsabilités

• Deliver day-to-day management of a small caseload.
• Provide ongoing intensive support to help clients set up and sustain tenancies.
• Work with clients in their homes and in the community using a person-centred approach.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with local partner agencies to support clients during recovery.

Connaissances

Vulnerable client support

Communication skills

Independent/solo working

Caseload management

Community network building

Description du poste

St Mungo's in Reading is seeking a Housing First Worker to deliver a purpose-built service for vulnerable adults. This fixed-term role runs for 12 months (until 8 January 2028) or as internal maternity cover.

Housing First focuses on securing housing first and then addressing related issues. The Reading service aims to source independent tenancies and provide intensive support to help clients manage tenancy and life goals.