Rapid Rehousing Worker
- Company: Caritas Diocese of Salford
- Salary: from £32,992 a year
- Hours: Full-time
- Location: M15 6JS
- Working pattern: On-site
- Job type: Contract
- Posting date: 10 Nov 2026
- Closing date: 1 Dec 2026
Caritas Diocese of Salford is the principal social action agency of the Catholic Diocese. Our mission is to put Love Into Action. We help those across Greater Manchester and Lancashire experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity. We provide a practical response to those in crisis, suffering hardship or who are at risk. We rebuild lives for the long-term, enabling people to live in a safe, healthy, and secure environment. We call for a better, more just world, where the voices of the poor are heard and acted upon and positively influence the systems, decisions and resources that affect those in need.
About the Job
We are looking to recruit Rapid Rehousing Project Workers to work at Cornerstone Day Centre in Hulme, a community centre for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, on the Rough Sleeper Rapid Rehousing Project which is aimed at providing support to enable people who are rough sleeping to quickly access either supported housing or private rented sector tenancies, enabling them to move off the streets and into new homes.
The Project Workers will establish and run a Rapid Rehousing Advice Service for people who are rough sleeping and wish to move away from rough sleeping. You will work in a person centred, trauma informed and strengths-based way providing realistic re-housing advice and sourcing affordable properties or supporting people to access supported accommodation.
You will have experience of working with people who are homeless and have knowledge of the housing/benefits system or experience of working with private rented sector landlords. Additionally, you will have excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, as well as proven IT and administration skills.
The hours of the role are 37.5 per week, working Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
This is a fixed term contract until December 2027.
Interview: TBC
Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer
Registered Charity Number: 1125808
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Essential requirements
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- Ability to contribute positively to effective team working
- Ability to work independently, proactively and use own initiative and refer matters to a higher level for decision-making if needed
- Ability to work in a professional anti-discriminatory manner
- Ability to motivate people to make positive changes in their lives
- Ability to manage time, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Proven IT and administration skills
- Knowledge of working with private rented sector landlords and/or knowledge of advice work/ housing advice for vulnerable people
- Knowledge of the housing and/or benefits system
- Experience of working with private sector landlords or experience of working with people who are homeless or with refugees or similar groups
- Experience providing advice
- Experience working in a person-centred, strengths-based way
Rapid Rehousing Worker employer: Caritas Diocese of Salford
Caritas Diocese of Salford is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff. With opportunities for personal growth and community engagement, employees can make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while enjoying a collaborative environment in the vibrant areas of Hulme and Collyhurst. The organisation values teamwork and provides comprehensive training, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered in their role.
Contact Details:
Caritas Diocese of Salford Recruitment Team
