Project Specialist

Colbern Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Colbern Limited is seeking an experienced Assertive Move On Worker to join a busy Housing Support Team in Newport. The role involves helping individuals move from supported accommodation into sustainable housing, coordinating with partner agencies and delivering practical support to prevent homelessness.

Key duties include risk assessments, person-centred plans, budgeting guidance, and advocacy for access to services.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable individuals or groups.
• Experience providing housing-related support or assessing housing needs.
• Knowledge of housing, homelessness or supported housing services.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to move from supported and temporary accommodation into suitable long-term housing.
• Complete housing support and risk assessments and develop person-centred support plans.
• Work alongside housing providers, support services, health professionals and other partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Assist service users to understand housing processes, housing options and tenancy responsibilities.
• Provide advice and support around budgeting, welfare benefits, debt, income maximisation and tenancy sustainment.
• Advocate on behalf of service users and support access to appropriate services and community resources.
• Contribute to move-on planning, nominations and housing pathway processes.
• Deliver guidance and training to support staff and providers on move-on and resettlement practices.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports and outcome information.

Skills

Housing support experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Collaborating with agencies

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Job description

Assertive Move On Worker

Newport

Contract
£16.35 per hour

Our client is looking for an experienced Assertive Move On Worker

2 days remote, 3 days in the office

A proactive and compassionate Assertive Move-On Worker to join a busy Housing Support Team, helping individuals move from supported accommodation and temporary accommodation into sustainable, long-term housing.

This rewarding role focuses on preventing repeat homelessness by working directly with people who may face complex barriers to housing. You will provide practical support, coordinate with partner agencies, and help service users develop the skills and confidence needed to maintain successful tenancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals to move from supported and temporary accommodation into suitable long-term housing.
• Complete housing support and risk assessments and develop person-centred support plans.
• Work alongside housing providers, support services, health professionals and other partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Assist service users to understand housing processes, housing options and tenancy responsibilities.
• Provide advice and support around budgeting, welfare benefits, debt, income maximisation and tenancy sustainment.
• Advocate on behalf of service users and support access to appropriate services and community resources.
• Contribute to move-on planning, nominations and housing pathway processes.
• Deliver guidance and training to support staff and providers on move-on and resettlement practices.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports and outcome information.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals or groups.
• Experience providing housing-related support or assessing housing needs.
• Knowledge of housing, homelessness or supported housing services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage complex situations and make sound decisions.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies and stakeholders.
• A-Level qualification (or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience.

Desirable

• Experience working within homelessness, housing support or supported accommodation services.
• Knowledge of Welsh housing legislation and homelessness services.
• Housing or supported housing qualification.
• Welsh language skills.

Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer