Recovery Worker - Women's Floating Support (Housing)

Change Grow Live; Croydon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking charity is seeking a dedicated Recovery Worker to provide essential support for women facing housing crises in Croydon. This role focuses on engaging with clients to enhance their health, wellbeing, and social inclusion while preventing homelessness. You will work within a supportive team, offering practical and emotional assistance tailored to individual needs. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to staff wellbeing, this organization fosters a nurturing environment for both clients and team members. Join this impactful mission to help women thrive and maintain their tenancies.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Paid wellbeing hour weekly

Access to wellness hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in tenancy sustainment and community engagement.
• Understanding the effects of drug and alcohol use on health and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Establish communication pathways for women at risk of homelessness.
• Provide wrap-around support in emergency and supported accommodations.
• Collaborate with local authorities and health sectors to prevent homelessness.

Skills

Community Engagement

Tenancy Sustainment

Crisis Management

Understanding of Drug and Alcohol Effects

Flexibility in Managing Challenging Behaviors

Job description

Recovery Worker - Women's Floating Support (Housing)

Join to apply for the Recovery Worker - Women's Floating Support (Housing) role at Change Grow Live.

Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to making a difference in our Service Users' lives. Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate, and be bold’, which our team members embody daily to help people change their lives and grow as individuals.

This role involves working specifically with women who have housing and recovery needs. As a Floating Support Recovery Worker in Croydon, you will support clients in structured treatment who are entering or are on a path to entering a housing crisis.

You will actively engage with women and the services they need to improve health, wellbeing, and social inclusion, providing practical, emotional, and social support to prevent homelessness and maintain tenancies.

This position is ideal for someone with experience in a similar field who wants to make a difference by providing Floating Support services for women across Croydon.

Location

Croydon

Hours and Salary

• Full Time: 37.5 hours/week
• Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (dependent on experience, pro rata for part-time)
• Allowance: £2,195.72 Outer London Weighting (full-time basis, pro rata for part-time)

Note: Full-time hours are 37.5 hours/week. Salaries and payments for part-time roles are pro-rated based on contracted hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish effective communication and referral pathways for women at risk of homelessness, liaising with health and care agencies.
• Provide wrap-around support in emergency, temporary, and supported accommodations across Croydon.
• Prioritize caseloads based on crisis severity and intervention needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, supporting links to health, social care, peer networks, and community assets.
• Collaborate with local authorities, health and social care sectors, partners, and other agencies to prevent homelessness and improve joint working.

Candidate Requirements

• Understanding of the effects of drug and alcohol use on health, social welfare, housing, employment, and relationships.
• Minimum 12 months experience in tenancy sustainment and community engagement.
• Experience engaging with diverse individuals with varying needs and backgrounds.
• Flexibility and ability to manage challenging behaviors.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; increases to 30 days after five years of service.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Paid wellbeing hour weekly, access to wellness hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• Supportive team environment with training and career progression opportunities.

Please read the attached Job Description for detailed responsibilities and Person Specifications. If you are interested, we would love to hear from you.

Note: This role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. Sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route may be possible if minimum salary requirements are met. More info can be found here.

It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the successful applicant be female.

Application deadline: 12/5/2025.

Contact: Suzanne Morgan at [e-mail].

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.