Trauma-Informed Housing Support Specialist

Homeless Link; Chichester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Interest-free loans

Easit Network discounts

Blue Light Card

Counselling service

25 days holiday

Travel expenses

Job summary

Homeless Link in Chichester, West Sussex, is seeking a Housing Support Specialist to work with a multiagency team assisting individuals at risk of homelessness. The role focuses on trauma-informed, person-centred support through one-to-one sessions and life skills work.

You will manage a client caseload with flexible, outcome-focused housing support. Full induction and training are provided; prior related roles are welcomed. Closing date 25 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential.
• Empathy and understanding in care approach.
• DBS check (paid by Southdown).

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed housing support to people at risk of homelessness.
• Hold a client caseload and conduct one-to-one support sessions and life skills interventions.
• Deliver in-person, short-term tenancy support and induction/training provided.

Skills

Driving licence

Empathy

Personalised care approach

Job description

Homeless Link in Chichester, West Sussex, is seeking a Housing Support Specialist to work with a multiagency team assisting individuals at risk of homelessness. The role focuses on trauma-informed, person-centred support through one-to-one sessions and life skills work.

You will manage a client caseload with flexible, outcome-focused housing support. Full induction and training are provided; prior related roles are welcomed. Closing date 25 November 2026.