Housing Support & Independence Coach

Rethink Mental Illness; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbow Court in Yeovil, Somerset, is seeking a Housing Support Worker to join our team. This full‑time, 35‑hour role supports adults with mental health challenges to maintain tenancy and build independence.

You will provide person‑centred housing‑related support, work with external services, complete needs assessments, review progress, update records, and uphold safeguarding and our Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with mental health challenges.
• Ability to listen actively and communicate with empathy.
• Willingness to learn and align with charity values.
• Experience in housing or social care settings is advantageous.
• Strong admin, organisation, and planning skills.
• Comfort using IT systems, email and internet.

Responsibilities

• Provide key-support to a small caseload and help residents build independence.
• Assist in daily living skills and accessing community services.
• Encourage wellbeing, confidence, and recovery.
• Complete needs assessments and create person-centred support plans.
• Review progress and support goal achievement.
• Liaise with mental health teams and partner agencies to coordinate support.
• Maintain safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries.
• Keep accurate records and share information for service improvements.

Skills

Experience in mental health support

Empathetic listener

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rainbow Court in Yeovil, Somerset, is seeking a Housing Support Worker to join our team. This full‑time, 35‑hour role supports adults with mental health challenges to maintain tenancy and build independence.

You will provide person‑centred housing‑related support, work with external services, complete needs assessments, review progress, update records, and uphold safeguarding and our Code of Conduct.