At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals at risk of homelessness, providing tailored, trauma-informed assistance.
- Company: Join a leading provider of care and housing services in Sussex with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy health cashback schemes, interest-free loans, discounts, and 25 days paid holiday.
- Other info: Comprehensive training provided to help you grow your career in social care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Empathy, understanding, and a willingness to learn; previous experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Salary: £28,640 per year, pro rata (£17,416 per year based on 22.5 hours per week)
Hours: 1x 37 hours per week, 1x 22.5 hours per week
What you'll be doing:
As a Housing Support Specialist, you'll work alongside a multi-agency team, supporting people who have experienced trauma and are at risk of homelessness or have experienced homelessness, to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. You'll provide flexible, trauma-informed support, focusing on identifying the support each person needs. The Housing Support Specialist provides in-person, short-term tenancy support for people at risk of homelessness or living in temporary accommodation. You will hold a client caseload and provide flexible, trauma-informed housing support for people who have experienced homelessness through one-to-one support sessions and life skills interventions.
Full induction and training provided for all successful candidates.
We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Community Specialist, Case Manager, Social Worker, Housing Support Worker, Social Care Prescriber, Community Health Worker, Community Outreach Coordinator or Care Coordinator. However, this is not essential and we will provide a full induction and training programme for all successful candidates.
Perks and benefits:
- Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
- Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
- Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
- Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
- Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
- 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
- Travel expenses in work will be paid.
Skills, knowledge and experience:
What you need for the role:
- A personalised care approach, with empathy and understanding.
- An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.
What would be nice:
- Knowledge of complex and diverse support needs relating to homelessness, mental health and substance misuse.
- Awareness of the causes of homelessness and the barriers preventing people who are homeless from engaging in services.
- Experience working in a supported housing or homelessness setting.
- Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs.
Training:
You’ll receive a comprehensive induction followed up with regular training from our award-winning in-house team. We’ll help you to gain valuable experience, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.
How to apply:
Please click on the Apply Now button and fill out our simple one-page application form. Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Housing Support Specialist in Crawley employer: All The Top Bananas
As a Housing Support Specialist with Southdown in Crawley, you'll be part of a dedicated team that has been transforming lives for over 50 years. We offer a supportive work culture with comprehensive training, generous benefits including health cost cash-back schemes and interest-free loans, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about making a difference in the community.
