Housing Support Worker - Bristol

Developing Health and Independence; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking creative and solution-focused individuals to join their innovative supported move-on service in Bristol. This role involves providing essential support to individuals transitioning from homelessness to permanent accommodation, fostering independence through coaching and motivation. The organization values transferable skills and life experiences, making it an ideal opportunity for those from diverse backgrounds. With a commitment to social inclusion and personal development, this role promises a rewarding experience in making a genuine difference in people's lives. Join a dynamic team that champions resilience and adaptability in a fulfilling environment.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

7% pension contribution

Employee Assistance Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Charity Worker Discounts

On-call service compensation

Qualifications

• Transferable skills and life experience are highly valued.
• Experience in teaching, customer service, or ex-armed forces is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals who have slept rough in achieving independence.
• Provide coaching and inspiration to help clients secure permanent housing.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Resilience

Adaptability

Flexibility

Job description

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

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 DHI’s values of flexibility, stimulation, self-direction and zest for life, then we encourage you to apply.

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 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 and Charity Worker Discounts. You will also have the option to take part in DHI’s on-call service which is paid at an additional £100 per week.

Next Steps

If you’d like to know more about the role contact: Damien McLaughlin to arrange an informal discussion.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please provide a CV and covering letter and send to [e-mail] by midday on 7th March 2025.

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

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

1. State how you meet the requirements within the Person Specification
2. 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.