Housing Support Worker

Nacro; London; On-site; GBP 25,584 - 26,584; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Occupational sick pay exceeding statutory requirements

Flexible working options

Mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Housing Support Worker in London to provide accommodation support for individuals in the criminal justice system. The role involves assessing needs, managing properties, and collaborating with various services. Candidates should be resilient, emotionally intelligent, and possess a full UK driving license. Competitive salary, flexible working options, and additional benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check and Prison Clearance required.
• Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual support needs and create safety plans.
• Ensure properties meet Decent Homes Standard.
• Work alongside probation services for service users' outcomes.

Skills

Resilience

Creative problem-solving

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

ICT skills

Job description

This range is provided by Nacro. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Join Nacro’s CAS-2 team: Get an excellent grounding in the criminal justice system and the reward of helping people change their lives.

Due to significant service expansion, we are actively seeking more candidates for CAS-2 Housing Support Worker positions.

Location: London

Salary: £26,584 Per Annum (Base salary £25,584 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours) Plus up to £5000 area weighting dependent on location.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week (including 5 hours paid lunch break); shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview. The contract covers 08:00–22:00 Monday–Friday and 09:00–17:00 on Saturdays on a rolling rotational basis.

This role is part of the Community Accommodation with Support, Tier 2 (CAS-2) programme, directly commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and operating nationwide across England and Wales. The service provides accommodation and support for low/medium-risk people eligible for home detention curfew or bail, helping to keep people out of prison (when living in the community on licence is an option) and to support prison leavers to re-establish (crime-free) independent lives.

Overview

As a Housing Support Worker, you’ll enjoy varied and rewarding days, making a real difference to both service users and the wider community, and gaining a real insight into the criminal justice system.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Service Users: Assess individual support needs, create safety plans, assist with housing applications, Housing Benefit claims, and rent payments.
• Property Management: Ensure properties meet the Decent Homes Standard, address maintenance issues, and offer guidance on housing-related matters.
• Collaboration: Work alongside probation services, court staff, and housing authorities to achieve the best possible outcomes for service users.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

• Resilient individuals who know how to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Problem-solvers who enjoy thinking creatively to overcome challenges.
• Emotionally intelligent people who understand and respond to human behaviour.
• Team players eager to collaborate and contribute positively.
• Strong interest in engaging with people, adapting communication styles, and making informed decisions.
• Ability to work professionally whilst balancing service user needs and Nacro’s wider mission.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Competent ICT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) – internal systems training provided.
• Full UK driving license
• Access to a vehicle and business car insurance (mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile).
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.
• Enhanced DBS check and Prison Clearance required.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Occupational sick pay exceeding statutory requirements.
• Flexible working options, including the ability to work from home between property visits and manage meetings with service users around personal constraints.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Right to work in the UK (following GOV.UK guidance).
• Enhanced DBS check and Prison Clearance required.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle; mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.

Notes: We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience in the criminal justice system. A criminal record may not disqualify you from undertaking this role. This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship. For more information on UK working rights, please visit GOV.UK.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now and take the next step in your career within criminal justice and housing support. Interviews are ongoing, and we are hiring for multiple roles.

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Benefits: See the Nacro CAS-2 Benefits information referenced in the role description.