Housing Support Worker

CIH International Housing Group; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supported housing provider as a Housing Support Worker with a focus on empowering vulnerable individuals, especially those dealing with mental health issues. In this role, you'll work closely with clients to help them develop essential life skills that lead to independent living, offering 1:1 support and advocating for their needs. Experience in social care or mental health is essential for this impactful position.

Benefits

£100 signing bonus

Annual leave increasing to 31 days

Extra day off for birthday

High Street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Discounted private medical insurance

Loans for financial emergencies

Occupational Sick Pay

Career development support

Qualifications

• Knowledge of support requirements for individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Experience in mental health support or social care setting is likely.
• Ability to manage difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals who have experienced homelessness to support their independence.
• Provide 1:1 support and signpost to necessary services.
• Build trusting relationships with service users.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Empowerment

Job description

About The Role

Salvation Army Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Housing Support Worker based at our Pathways service, on a fixed-term contract to 31 December 2025.

The Housing Support Worker will engage creatively with people who are or have recently experienced homelessness to identify and develop their strengths and talents, working with them to develop skills and resources to transform their lives and enable independent living.

At Pathways, we work with adults dealing with mental health issues. Their journey into independence includes 1:1 support, signposting, and supporting open communication with services that can assist in ensuring residents receive the necessary support.

About You

You will have a working knowledge of the needs and support requirements of people with complex mental health needs or experience in another social care setting.

• You will be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationships.
• Be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a high level of resilience.
• Empower people to develop their skills, strengths, and talents.
• Have a good understanding of wider community resources and organizations.
• Be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations.
• Likely to have experience in mental health support, education, training, and/or leading activities.
• Be able to participate in our shift rota and on-call rota.

Benefits of Working as a Housing Support Worker

In return for helping to transform lives, we offer some great benefits, including:

• £100 upon starting, plus £250 at 6 months and another £250 at 12 months of service.
• 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days.
• An extra day off on your birthday.
• A High Street discount scheme.
• Pension with life assurance.
• Discounted private medical insurance.
• Loans for financial emergencies.
• Occupational Sick Pay.
• A full induction package and role-specific training.
• Long service awards from 2.5 years.
• Support for career development.

About Us

Salvation Army Homes is a registered social landlord and one of the UK's leading providers of supported housing. We are dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for vulnerable individuals, mainly those with complex needs or experiencing homelessness.

Our goal is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person-centered, individualized strategies and plans that support recovery and positive behavior. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and recruiting the best talent is essential for delivering high-quality housing services and support.

As an equal opportunities employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to fair treatment and does not discriminate based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.