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Nacro; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacro in Portsmouth is seeking a Housing Support Worker to provide person-centred support to vulnerable adults, including prison leavers and individuals on bail or licence, helping them secure safe, stable accommodation and develop independent living skills.

You will assess needs, create support and safety plans, assist with housing applications and benefits, support tenancy sustainment, manage safeguarding and tenancy risks, and maintain records while working with probation, housing providers

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred support to vulnerable adults.
• Assist with housing applications and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assess support needs and create support and safety plans.
• Coordinate with probation and housing providers to achieve outcomes.

Job description

Housing Support worker - Portsmouth

Company: Nacro

Salary: from £27,807 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Portsmouth

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 21 Sept 2026

Closing date: 11 Oct 2026

Summary

As a Housing Support Worker, I would provide person-centred support to vulnerable adults, including prison leavers and individuals on bail or licence, helping them maintain safe and suitable accommodation and develop the skills needed for independent living. My responsibilities would include assessing support needs, creating support and safety plans, assisting with housing applications and benefits, supporting tenancy sustainment, managing safeguarding and tenancy risks, maintaining accurate records, and working closely with probation, housing providers and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes for service users.

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