Women's Specialist Housing Practitioner

Magdalene Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Norwich is seeking a Women’s Specialist Housing Practitioner to provide gender-informed, trauma-informed support to women facing multiple disadvantages in managing their accommodation. Collaborate with a team to address various barriers to housing stability. The position offers a salary of £25,500–£27,500 per annum and includes robust organizational benefits such as training and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Workplace pension contribution 5%

Generous leave

Employee eye care scheme

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to women facing multiple disadvantages.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team to improve housing stability.
• Strong communication skills for reporting and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Provide gender- and trauma-informed support to women to manage accommodation.
• Identify and address barriers affecting housing stability.
• Collaborate with the Magdalene Group team and report to the Operations Manager.

Skills

Gender-informed support

Trauma-informed care

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Women's Specialist Housing Practitioner, Norwich. The Magdalene Group has a vacancy for a Women’s Specialist Practitioner, Housing Support, based in Norwich. The post provides gender- and trauma-informed support and care to women housed through the Next Steps Accommodation Project (NSAP), living in properties provided by Broadland Housing, and experiencing multiple disadvantage, sexual violence, exploitation and coercion. The post-holder will be based within the Doorway Women’s Service, providing tailored support to these women to manage their accommodation and tenancies, and to identify and address barriers these women face.

Responsibilities

• Provide gender- and trauma-informed support to women housed through NSAP to manage accommodation and tenancies.
• Work within the Doorway Women’s Service to identify barriers and provide help to address intersecting issues affecting housing stability.
• Report to the Operations Manager and collaborate with the Magdalene Group team.

Role Details

• Based at: The Magdalene Group, 61 King Street, Norwich, NR1 1PH, and other organisational premises.
• Hours of Work: 30 – 37.5 hours per week.
• Salary: £25,500–£27,500 per annum FTE.
• Annual leave: 27 days plus Bank holidays FTE.
• Organisational benefits: Workplace pension contribution 5%, Death in service benefit, generous leave, employee eye care scheme, 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme, hybrid working, cycle-to-work scheme, organisation-wide away days, career development pathways, training and wellbeing initiatives.

Additional Information

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application packs available at www.magdalenegroup.org.

Recruitment of Ex-offenders & Equal Opportunities policies available.

How to Apply

If you require further information, please telephone the office on 01603 610256. Please return completed application forms to [e-mail] or post to 61 King Street, Norwich, NR1 1PH.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: 7th October
• Interview Dates: 9th & 13th October

Related Documents

• Women’s Specialist Practitioner Housing support JD
• Women’s Specialist Practitioner Person Spec
• Staff Application Form updated
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form updated

Published: 24/09/2025

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