Housing Support Worker Sessional

Harpsouthend; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their housing management team as Housing Support Workers. This role is crucial in helping local people overcome homelessness, making a significant impact in the community. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization offers ongoing training and support to ensure employees thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and available to work weekends, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting people out of homelessness.
• Experience in community service or support roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in overcoming or avoiding homelessness.
• Work as part of a housing management team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant experience in social work or support roles

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting people out of homelessness?

We are looking for individuals with a range of skills to help us meet our mission.

HARP is Southend-on-Sea’s leading homelessness charity, working with around 1,000 local people annually to help them overcome or avoid homelessness.

It is an exciting time to join HARP. The organization has experienced significant growth and change over the past year, with ambitious plans to continue transforming lives.

About The Role

Are you motivated and passionate about making a difference in your community? Are you available on weekends on a rota basis to assist others less fortunate? If so, we invite you to join our housing management team as a Housing Support Worker.

HARP is committed to fostering a diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and empower every employee, promoting equity and inclusion. We ensure fair, transparent hiring, promotion, and compensation practices, actively working to eliminate barriers for underrepresented groups. We provide ongoing training and support to help all staff thrive and contribute to our mission. Our policies and culture are continually assessed to meet the needs of our staff and foster trust, collaboration, and accountability. We celebrate differences and aim to create an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential, believing that diversity benefits us all.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form below. You will need to confirm your right to work, provide your contact details, attach your CV and cover letter, and answer a short equality, diversity, and inclusion questionnaire. You can save and resume your application at any time.

Application form includes:

• Right to work
• Data protection
• CV and cover letter
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion questionnaire

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Right to work and application process

UK residents who do not require a visa must still prove their right to work before employment begins. This includes:

• British Citizens (excluding certain categories)
• EU/EEA/Swiss nationals residing in the UK before 31 December 2020, with status via the EU Settlement Scheme
• Non-EEA nationals with Indefinite Leave to Remain/Settlement in the UK

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