Housing Support Worker

Salvation Army Homes; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of supported housing in the UK is seeking a Housing Support Worker to engage with individuals facing homelessness and mental health challenges. The role involves empowering residents to develop their skills while providing necessary support and resources. Benefits include substantial annual leave, bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

£100 upon starting, plus £250 at 6 and 12 months

26 days annual leave, rising to 31

Extra day off on birthday

High Street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Discounted private medical insurance

Loans for financial emergencies

Occupational Sick Pay

Full induction and training

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Understanding of complex mental health needs.
• Experience in leading activities or training.
• Comfortable dealing with complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in overcoming homelessness and mental health challenges.
• Engage in 1:1 support and signposting.
• Coordinate with services for resident support.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Empowerment

Education

Experience in mental health support or social care

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 will include 1:1 support, signposting, and supporting open communication with services that can assist in ensuring residents receive the necessary support.

About The Candidate

• 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, capable of building trusting and professional relationships.
• You will be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You will have a high level of resilience.
• You will empower people to develop their skills, strengths, and talents.
• You will have a good understanding of the wider community resources and organizations available.
• You will be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations.
• You will likely have experience in mental health support, education, training, or leading activities.
• You will need 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 several benefits, including:

• £100 upon starting, plus £250 at 6 months and another £250 at 12 months of service.
• 26 days of annual leave, rising to 31 days.
• An extra day off on your birthday.
• A High Street discount scheme for savings online and in stores.
• 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 The Company

Salvation Army Homes is a registered social landlord and a leading provider of supported housing in the UK. 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 through person-centered, individualized strategies and plans that support recovery and positive behavior. To succeed, we need the right people. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and recruiting the best is essential to continue delivering high-quality housing, support, and resettlement services to our residents.

As an equal opportunities employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to fair treatment of all employees and applicants, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marital status. We welcome applications without bias or discrimination.