Housing Stability Advocate – Outreach & Tenancy Support

recoveryfocus; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme 4.5% employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave + extra days option

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Job summary

Waythrough is hiring a Housing Stability Worker to provide flexible, person-centred support helping people sustain tenancies and avoid homelessness. You will coordinate with housing providers, health services, and local authorities to deliver proactive, holistic support.

The role requires a driving licence and ability to travel to community locations, plus experience in safeguarding and trauma-informed practices. Permanent contract with 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Relevant health and social care qualification or equivalent.
• Safeguarding training or equivalent; trauma-informed practice.
• Experience supporting people to sustain accommodation or prevent homelessness.
• Experience with harm reduction in drug/alcohol use; managing complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, person-centred floating support to sustain tenancies.
• Work with landlords and authorities to prevent eviction and homelessness.
• Assist with rent payments, arrears, benefits access, and housing rights.
• Develop and review tailored support plans; monitor outcomes.

Skills

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed

Motivational interviewing

Relationship building

Communication

Independent working

Caseload management

Travel to community locations

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Job description

Waythrough is hiring a Housing Stability Worker to provide flexible, person-centred support helping people sustain tenancies and avoid homelessness. You will coordinate with housing providers, health services, and local authorities to deliver proactive, holistic support.

The role requires a driving licence and ability to travel to community locations, plus experience in safeguarding and trauma-informed practices. Permanent contract with 37 hours per week.