Housing Rights Worker - STAR Partnership -London

Shelter; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity specializing in housing rights seeks a passionate Housing Rights Worker to join their London team. You will provide essential support to individuals facing homelessness or housing emergencies while working towards systemic change within the housing sector. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by housing injustice.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development opportunities

29 days holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in providing housing advice and support.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line support to individuals facing housing crises.
• Work to improve local authority and landlord practices.
• Engage with families experiencing multiple disadvantages.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant degree or experience in social work

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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About the team

Our London hub specialises in providing housing advice and emergency homelessness work, intensive support to families, people experiencing domestic abuse and people experiencing multiple disadvantages. With 50 staff, we provide front line support to over 5,000 people a year and work to bring about systemic change with the ultimate aim of people being able to live securely in suitable, safe, affordable homes. London Hub’s priorities are improving the practice of local authorities and Registered Social Landlords and focussing on households disproportionately affected by the housing emergency. There are currently around 60 individuals working in the Hub, including the Strategic Lead, Lead Solicitor, Service Managers, Team Leaders, Solicitors, Legal Advisors, Housing Rights Workers and Support Workers, Family Support Workers, DIY Skills Advisors, Administrators and Receptionist. We also have a range of volunteers.

About the team

Our London hub specialises in providing housing advice and emergency homelessness work, intensive support to families, people experiencing domestic abuse and people experiencing multiple disadvantages. With 50 staff, we provide front line support to over 5,000 people a year and work to bring about systemic change with the ultimate aim of people being able to live securely in suitable, safe, affordable homes. London Hub’s priorities are improving the practice of local authorities and Registered Social Landlords and focussing on households disproportionately affected by the housing emergency. There are currently around 60 individuals working in the Hub, including the Strategic Lead, Lead Solicitor, Service Managers, Team Leaders, Solicitors, Legal Advisors, Housing Rights Workers and Support Workers, Family Support Workers, DIY Skills Advisors, Administrators and Receptionist. We also have a range of volunteers. About Shelter Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything, We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.