The successful candidate will be required to work either full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time hours, working across Monday to Sunday on a rota basis, covering a mixture of day shifts and night shifts.
In this position, you will be expected to;
- Hold a caseload of 8 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed Support Plans which are reviewed regularly
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures as needed
- Provide personalised, flexible and creative support, involving clients in decision-making and encouraging participation in activities
- Collaborate with external agencies to support clients, adhering to data protection and information sharing protocols
- Support clients to access Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities aligned with their goals and aspirations
- Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, including preparing accommodation for new clients and supporting their transition
- Assist in coordinating and supporting volunteers and promoting client involvement initiatives and residents' meetings
- Maintain clear, accurate records
- Manage the security of the building
Please note; this role involves lone working.
To apply for this role, you must have;
- Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness
- Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system
- Experience holding a caseload of key clients and knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding and health and safety procedures
- Experience of managing challenging behaviour, including responding calmly to crisis
- Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills and ability to take notes
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively and reflect on practices for continuous development....Read more...
Housing Support WorkerLocation: LeedsHours: Permanent, with flexible options of 37, 30 or 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We are looking to appoint either 1 x 37-hour and 1 x 22.5-hour Housing Support Worker, or 2 x 30-hour Housing Support Workers.Salary: £29,077 per annum, pro rata for part-time hoursBenefits: 5% employer pension contribution and 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rataDo you have experience of supporting people to overcome challenges, build their confidence and move towards greater independence?LATCH is looking for experienced and committed Housing Support Workers to join its friendly and close-knit team in Leeds. We are recruiting two Housing Support Workers and can offer flexibility across 37, 30 or 22.5 hours per week, depending on the experience and availability of the successful candidates.This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with tenants and provide flexible, person-centred support that helps people maintain their homes, work towards their personal goals and create lasting positive change in their lives.About LATCHLATCH is an established Leeds-based charitable organisation with a vision that people should have quality homes and opportunities to lead fulfilling lives.We refurbish empty and derelict properties, transforming them into high-quality supported homes for people who are experiencing homelessness or facing housing challenges. Since LATCH began, more than 112 properties across Chapeltown, Harehills and Burley have been brought back into use.Our work goes well beyond providing someone with a home. We offer flexible and individualised support, recognising that every tenant has different experiences, strengths and aspirations. Our approach incorporates strengths-based and trauma-informed practice, helping tenants to rebuild their confidence, develop new skills and progress towards independent living.In 2025, LATCH housed 259 adults and children, supported 73 people into a new home and helped 57 tenants move successfully into independent living.The roleAs a Housing Support Worker, you will manage an active caseload of people with multiple and complex needs, working closely with tenants to understand their individual circumstances, identify their support needs and agree achievable goals.Your support could include helping someone to manage their tenancy and finances, access benefits or specialist services, improve their wellbeing, develop independent living skills, or take steps towards volunteering, training and employment.You will build supportive and professional relationships while encouraging tenants to recognise their strengths, make informed decisions and take greater control of their lives.The role will also involve transporting tenants where required, so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work purposes are essential.Your responsibilities will include:
Completing housing and support needs assessments and contributing to decisions about suitable housing offers.Working with tenants to develop, implement and regularly review individual support plans using the Outcomes Star.Helping tenants establish and maintain their tenancies and reduce the risk of recurring homelessness.Supporting tenants with practical and emotional issues, including budgeting, paying bills, planning meals and managing their homes.Helping tenants access welfare benefits and maximise their income.Supporting tenants to access community activities, volunteering, training and employment opportunities.Completing risk assessments and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and incidents.Working with partner organisations, making referrals and attending multidisciplinary meetings where required.Supporting tenants to prepare for and move successfully into independent living.Monitoring the condition of tenants’ accommodation and reporting repairs or damage.Maintaining accurate, detailed and confidential case records.Contributing to service development, team meetings, performance reporting and the achievement of service outcomes.Prioritising changing and competing demands effectively across an active caseload.Transporting tenants where required as part of their support.
About youWe are looking for someone who is warm, dependable and able to develop positive working relationships with people who may have experienced homelessness, trauma or a range of complex support needs.You will need:
At least 3 years’ experience working as a Support Worker.Experience of managing an active caseload of people with multiple and complex needs.Experience of building and maintaining effective support relationships.An understanding of homelessness and the range of practical and emotional issues people may experience.The ability to assess housing and support needs, identify risks and develop appropriate support plans.The ability to develop, implement and review person-centred support plans.The ability to prioritise changing and competing demands across an active caseload.Knowledge of welfare rights and benefits.Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures.The ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own time and workload.Confidence using Microsoft Office, databases and electronic record-keeping systems.The ability to work independently, use your initiative and contribute positively as part of a team.A full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points and access to your own vehicle for work purposes.
A relevant qualification in support work or social work, experience within supported housing, knowledge of Leeds-based support services or experience of using the Outcomes Star would be advantageous but is not essential.Working at LATCHPeople are at the heart of everything we do. We want colleagues who share our commitment to treating tenants as equal partners and respecting their right to make decisions about the support they receive.You will be joining a supportive organisation that values empathy, honesty, initiative, continuous improvement and collaborative working. We welcome diversity, recognise people’s individual strengths and understand that complex circumstances can often underlie challenging behaviour.This role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.When applying, please confirm whether you are interested in working 37, 30 or 22.5 hours per week, or whether you would be happy to be considered for any of these options.Interviews will take place on 26th, 27th and 28th October 2026. INDHSEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Charles Hunter Associates are looking for a Children Social Worker to join a Safeguarding Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years' experience within a permanent role.
About the team:
The team works to safeguard children and young people at risk of homelessness or are currently homeless, in line with the Southwark Judgement (2009) and the Children Act 1989, ensuring that statutory duties are carried out. You will be working collaboratively with partner agencies, this is a fast – faced, supportive environment.
About You:
To be considered, you must have:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience.
Previous experience within Children Statutory Social Work.
A full UK Driver's License is essential
What's on offer?
£33.30 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also).
Hybrid working scheme.
Great opportunity to work in a specialist team.
Parking available nearby/ onsite.
Easily accessible via car or public transport.
For more information, please get in contact:
Grace Gordon – Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375
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We are looking for a Rough Sleeping Snapshot Estimates Project Officer to join a national homelessness charity on a short-term, fully home-based contract from 5th November 2026 to 9th December 2026.
Please do not apply if you do not have:
Advanced, hands-on experience of Microsoft Excel.
Excellent verbal communication skills - You will be making phone calls regularly.
Prior experience in a similar role, such as data quality assurance, auditing or telephone-based compliance work.
Experience of working with councils or other large organisations.
The ability to touch type accurately while listening and taking notes.
Applications that do not meet all of the above will not be considered.
About the role
Support the Project Coordinator in completing telephone quality assurance and online certification of rough sleeping snapshot estimates for all Local Authorities in England.
Contact Local Authority leads and count coordinators by telephone and email, talking through a structured Quality Assurance Form and asking questions based on national guidance.
Take accurate notes in real time during calls, then complete Quality Assurance Forms fully, clearly and coherently so they can be relied upon without re-checking.
Respond to Local Authority enquiries about the process, escalating cases where authorities do not respond or are not following the guidance.
Check information on the online DELTA system against internal records (no prior knowledge required).
Keep a daily record of progress and help compile weekly updates.
About you
You will be highly organised, able to manage information across multiple sources under time pressure, and confident challenging Local Authorities where necessary. Strong written skills are essential, as your summaries must be clear and accurate first time. An awareness of how Local Authorities and the voluntary sector respond to rough sleeping in England is desirable.
This is a time-sensitive project, so you must be available every working day for the full contract.
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MUST HAVE Enchanced DBS (Child and Adult) and on the update service.
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday. Core working hours are 10AM - 5PM, but flexibility is required to occasionally work outside of these hours. Temporary cover is required for approximately 2 months.
Please note: you will be required to travel across the Islington area supporting clients within the community and their own homes.
In this position, you will be required to;
- Hold a small caseload of key clients and carry out person-centered and psychologically informed key working sessions
- Support clients to manage their diagnosis by implementing holistic support strategies that also aim to address their emotional, practical and housing management needs
- Support medication compliance of clients
- Support clients to attend statutory appointments to comply with mental health treatment
- Provide housing advice to clients for them to maintain their tenancies including advising clients of their rights and responsibilities as well as advocating on their behalf if necessary
- Support clients to upskill regarding daily living skills, to enable them to sustain their accommodation independently, including bill management and household management
- Support clients to access activities which will assist them in working towards gaining greater independence within the wider community
- Work in partnership with other departments and external agencies to ensure that client needs are assessed and addressed appropriately
- Ensure all client contacts are recorded appropriately and accurately on the database and in line with policy and procedures.
- Minimise risks to clients by identifying, reporting and following up any safeguarding concerns and incidents.
Please note; this role involves lone working
To apply for this role, you must have;
- Experience supporting people with mental health issues to live independently in the community
- Experience and/or understanding of the range of approaches appropriate to working with issues such as substance use, mental and physical ill health, dual diagnosis, challenging behavior, risk of homelessness, offending, antisocial behavior, social isolation, domestic violence, gang-related issues, young parents, leaving care and learning disabilities.
- Understanding of how to support clients to carry out tasks such as budgeting, calculating benefit entitlements and understanding rent arrears and housing options.
- Experience of working in a client-centred support service working with vulnerable people presenting significant levels of need and risk
- The ability to devise and deliver on action plans through high quality risk management and needs assessment.
- The ability to effectively liaise with a range of service providers and agencies to establish or improve services for clients
- A good and current understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments.
- The ability to work within a strength and recovery-based model and engage and motivate people to move towards an appropriate level of independence and inclusion
Please note: travel expenses can be claimed for this role.....Read more...
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM. Temporary cover is required for approximately 1 month.
Please note: this is a hybrid working role which involves working from the office in King Cross, supporting clients across the community and occasionally working from home.
In this position, you will be required to:
- Hold a caseload of 25 key clients and undertake key working sessions
- Co-produce strengths-based and outcome-focused support, safety and move-on plans with clients, engaging clients in assessment and planning of their support needs
- Assess client risk and develop risk management strategies with the client, housing provider, and other services delivering support to clients
- Work with a range of agencies to ensure clients have access to relevant statutory and non-statutory services and benefits, and accompanying clients at appointments where appropriate
- Identify and assess physical and mental health needs with clients, supporting clients to access health and care services, and helping clients improve their health and wellbeing
- Support clients to sustain their tenancy, reduce debts and maximise their income
- Support clients to identify, access and participate in internal and external activities that will enhance their quality of life e.g. such as Work, education and training opportunities, social inclusion opportunities
- Take part in organising, facilitating and delivering activities, drop-in sessions or groups in response to identified client needs or as part of a project wide programme of group work
- Report and action safeguarding concerns for children and adults at potential or actual risk of harm and neglect in line with Policies and relevant legislation
Please note: this role involves lone working
To apply for this role, you must have;
- Experience or understanding of the range of approaches appropriate to working with any of the following needs; mental or physical ill health, challenging behaviour, substance misuse, anti-social behaviour and/or offending
- Understanding of client needs assessment, onboarding into new accommodation, and move-on planning
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, common health issues & the barriers to health access that people experiencing homelessness may encounter
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, housing pathways and Move-on routes for people moving from housing with support to independence (hostels, Private Rented Sector, and social housing), and of access to alternative provision (e.g. Supported Housing pathways, emergency accommodation)
- Ability to use a range of personalised assessment and support planning tool and approaches, including motivational interviewing, strengths based and trauma informed support interventions, to deliver best practice initial assessments and casework to clients
- Ability to deliver successful move in and resettlement support to enable clients to settle into and manage their own tenancy
- Ability to effectively collaborate and work in partnership with a range of service providers and agencies in order to establish or improve services for clients.
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Salvation Army HomesThe RoleExciting opportunity for a Night Concierge based at our supported housing service, Newhaven Foyer.At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality housing services, support, and resettlement for people who are experiencing, or have recently experienced, homelessness and are in need of support and accommodation.As a night concierge you will be:• Taking a relational approach in your role, building trust with residents and offering guidance to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of the building.• Acquiring and providing up to date and accurate information relating to clients and the service.• Undertaking any necessary training/personal development identified by your Line Manager.• Contributing to the Key Performance Indicators set for Self, Scheme, and the wider association.What you will bringA Night Concierge will instinctively demonstrate our values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive, and always finding a way to be effective.• Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situations.• Be able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.• Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.• Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups.• Understand, or be willing to learn about, community resources and organisations that can support our residents.Working ArrangementsThis role is based within the service, is a waking night position, and may involve lone working.Please note that the on-call rota is shared among the team on a rolling four-week basis. On-call duties run from 8:00pm to 8:00am for overnight cover and from 8:00am to 8:00pm for daytime cover.Our OfferIn return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days• Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)• Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)• Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay• Occupational sick pay• Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support• Paid volunteering days• Cycle to Work Scheme• Discounted private medical insurance• Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career• A fun and inclusive work culture where individual About The CompanyFounded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people.If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; “Safe Homes. Transform Lives” where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do.Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. ....Read more...
