Vacancytitle: Housing First Worker

Two Saints; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Two Saints is seeking a compassionate Housing First Worker to join our Southampton service on a part-time basis (34 hours per week). You will support clients who are homeless or moving on from tough circumstances, focusing on guidance, empowerment, and practical help to build confidence and life skills.

The role involves respectful, person-centred engagement, safeguarding awareness, and collaborating with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Clear verbal and written English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

Skills

Strong communication skills

Verbal and written English

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Housing First Worker Part Time 34hrs Southampton £23,868 starting, progressing to £24,328 Enhanced DBS Required Reference: TWO1242882 Drivers Licence: Required Lone Working: Yes Night Working: No Weekend Working: No Monday - 9am to 5pm Tuesday - 9am to 3.30pm Wednesday - 9am to 4.30pm Thursday - 9am to 3.30pm Friday - 9am to 5pm For full role and service details please see the attached Job Description and Service Brief for the role of Housing First Worker. Links can be found at the bottom of the advert page on our website. At Two Saints, we are proud of our values and our mission: to provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel valued and secure, and ready to take their next steps. We’re seeking compassionate, adaptable people to join our Southampton service as a Housing First Worker. You’ll bring a passion for supporting people to build confidence, develop essential life skills, and recognise their own strengths and support needs through positive, meaningful interactions. As the ideal candidate, your ability to connect with people experiencing homelessness and care leavers will help them build trust, resilience, and a sense of possibility for their future. You’ll understand safeguarding, work proactively within our policies, and contribute to a strong, collaborative team environment. Our Housing First Worker roles are support‑based, focused on guidance, encouragement, and empowering clients to achieve their goals. The work can be challenging, but also truly rewarding - made even more so by the supportive, values‑driven team you’ll be part of.

Housing First Worker Essentials:

• A genuine interest and concern for homelessness and related issues
• Ability to positively contribute to a team
• Deal promptly and effectively with challenging situations/crises in a calm manner
• Strong communication skills, clear verbal and written English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

Housing First Worker Desirables:

• Experience of managing a caseload of clients
• Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery
• Awareness of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs
• Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system

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