Housing Support Worker

CIH; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a compassionate Housing Support Worker to join their innovative team in Bristol. This role focuses on helping individuals who have experienced homelessness to secure their own homes and regain their independence. You will provide essential support and guidance, empowering clients to achieve their goals and aspirations. The organization values transferable skills and life experiences, making it a perfect opportunity for those with backgrounds in teaching, customer service, or similar fields. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community!

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

7% pension contribution

Employee Assistance Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Charity Worker Discounts

On-call service compensation

Qualifications

• Experience in support or care roles is essential.
• Transferable skills from teaching or customer service are valued.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals transitioning from homelessness to stable housing.
• Coach and inspire clients to achieve their independence.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Motivational Skills

Relationship Management

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Relevant Experience in Support Work

Job description

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Housing Support Worker - Bristol

Salary:£26,409 - £31,067 per annum, depending on experience

Housing Support Worker - Bristol

Salary:£26,409 - £31,067 per annum, depending on experience

Hours:Full time 37.5

Location:Based in Kingswood but working throughout Bristol and South Gloucestershire

Contract Type:Permanent

Additional Information::DHI offers up to 31 days paid leave (service related) in addition to statutory holidays, a 7% pension contribution and Employee Assistance Scheme.

The Role

'You made me a feel like a human being again...

John, former homeless 51 year old male, Home Turf Lettings (HTL) Tenant and DHI client

We are looking for positive, creative and solution-focused people to join our innovative Bristol supported move on service. We provide people who have slept rough with their own self-contained home rather than a room in a hostel or night shelter for up to two years. We then coach, inspire and challenge them to achieve their goals, aspirations and independence in order to move to more permanent accommodation.

A Driving Licence with access to vehicle and willingness to use it for work travel is essential.

About You

At DHI we highly value transferable skills and life experience. If you have good organisational skills, can manage relationships, solve problems, and are resilient, adaptable and flexible then we would love to hear from you.

Your background could be from anywhere where you have needed to apply problem solving and motivational skills. Teaching, ex-armed forces, customer service are all examples of just some professions where we believe these transferable skills are often found, or you may have lived experience.

Our Values

We are an award winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and our values underpin this.

If you share DHIs values of flexibility, stimulation, self- direction and zest for life, then we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to exploring these with you during the interview process should you be successful at the shortlisting stage.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of training to enable the successful candidate to develop and thrive within this role including within motivational interviewing techniques, professional boundaries and housing.

As an employee of DHI, you will have also access to our Employee Assistance Programme, our Cycle Scheme, 26 days paid annual leave/up to 31 days paid leave (service-related) , company pension scheme andCharity Worker Discounts.You will also have the option to take part in DHIs on-call service which is paid at an additional £100 per week.

Next Steps

If youd like to know more about the role contact:Damien McLaughlinto arrange an informal discussion.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please provide a CV and covering letter and send tobymidday on 3rd May 2025.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis, vacancies may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoiddisappointment.

All applicants are required to submit a covering letter that should address the following questions in no more than 500 words maximum.

• State how you meet the requirements within the Person Specification
• What do our core values mean to you in relation to this role?
  
  

We strongly encourage you to complete our Equality & Diversity monitoring form to help us achieve a diverse workforce. The form does not form part of the selection process. Please also tell us where you saw the post advertised.

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