Hybrid Recovery & Housing Resettlement Practitioner

Forward Trust; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Wellbeing days

Pension scheme

Death in service

Critical illness insurance

Blue Light Card

Electric car scheme

Job summary

The Forward Trust is seeking a Recovery Resettlement Practitioner (Housing Specialism) to join the Recovery Housing Team in Kent. The role is a 35-hour per week, full-time, hybrid position, offering a meaningful path to help people rebuild lives through recovery and stable housing.

You will work with individuals in recovery, including those with complex needs and criminal justice involvement, delivering tailored housing and resettlement support to secure accommodation and sustain tenancies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults with housing, homelessness or tenancy sustainment needs.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused practice, substance misuse and trauma-informed approaches.
• Understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the challenges faced by people in recovery.
• Experience managing caseloads, conducting assessments and developing action plans.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisation, record-keeping and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering personalised housing, recovery and resettlement support.
• Completing housing needs and risk assessments and developing bespoke support plans.
• Supporting clients to access and maintain suitable accommodation.
• Working closely with Probation, Local Authorities, housing providers, prisons, rehabs and community partners.
• Facilitating 1:1 sessions, interventions and house meetings.
• Connecting clients with employment, training, volunteering and wider support opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate case records, care plans and service documentation.

Skills

Caseload management

Assessments

Trauma-informed care

Criminal justice knowledge

Communication skills

Organisation & IT skills

Job description

The Forward Trust is seeking a Recovery Resettlement Practitioner (Housing Specialism) to join the Recovery Housing Team in Kent. The role is a 35-hour per week, full-time, hybrid position, offering a meaningful path to help people rebuild lives through recovery and stable housing.

You will work with individuals in recovery, including those with complex needs and criminal justice involvement, delivering tailored housing and resettlement support to secure accommodation and sustain tenancies.