Supported Housing Officer - Lowestoft

Anglia Care Trust; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglia Care Trust is recruiting for a role within an immediate-access, short-term accommodation pathway for rough sleepers in Lowestoft and East Suffolk, working with East Suffolk Council Housing Needs and Outreach teams. The post focuses on early intervention, stabilisation and timely move-on to prevent repeat rough sleeping and to keep beds available for those most in need.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Job description

The service will act as an immediate-access, short-term accommodation pathway for individuals who are rough sleeping or at imminent risk of rough sleeping, working in close partnership with East Suffolk Council (ESC) Housing Needs and Outreach teams (Rough Sleeper and Navigators).

The role is designed to support early intervention, stabilisation and timely move-on, preventing repeat rough sleeping and ensuring rough sleeper beds remain accessible for those most in need.

This role covers Lowestoft and East Suffolk so a full driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.

More information can be found in the Supporting Information, Role Description and Person Specification below.

Anglia Care Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people, is an equal opportunities employer which values diversity and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the deadline so early applications are encouraged.

Interviews will be taking place on Tuesday 6th October 2026 and will be held at our head office in Martlesham Heath, Suffolk), Ipswich, IP5 3SL (free parking available).