On-Site Housing & Recovery Support Specialist

Porchlight; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Porchlight is seeking a dedicated role to support people at risk of homelessness. You will assist in securing suitable accommodation and providing ongoing support within both supported accommodation and community settings.

The role emphasises a strengths-based approach, understanding homelessness issues, and working with vulnerable individuals, including those with low incomes and rent arrears. A driver with own transport is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills and experience of working with people living in Porchlight Supported accommodation and in community settings.
• Understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people.
• Experience helping vulnerable and complex people and supporting them through a process of change.
• Understanding the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears.
• Commitment to supporting people by helping them to build on their strengths.
• Driver with own transport.

Responsibilities

• Support people at risk of homelessness to find suitable accommodation and tenancy.
• Provide ongoing support over an agreed period.
• Work with clients in supported accommodation and in the community.
• Contribute to rota that ensures 37.5 hours per week with 7-day coverage.

Skills

Excellent communication

People skills

Experience with Porchlight housing

Understanding homelessness issues

Experience with vulnerable/complex cas

Strengths-based approach

Driver with own transport

Job description

Porchlight is seeking a dedicated role to support people at risk of homelessness. You will assist in securing suitable accommodation and providing ongoing support within both supported accommodation and community settings.

The role emphasises a strengths-based approach, understanding homelessness issues, and working with vulnerable individuals, including those with low incomes and rent arrears. A driver with own transport is required.