Want work that feels like it matters, with a team that has your back?
Maybe you’re a recent graduate ready to put your degree to work. Maybe you’re a nurse, social worker or support worker who loves the people but is ready for a change of scene. Either way, there’s a place for you here.
About us
We’re Changing Lives Housing Trust, a charity providing supported accommodation and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We help people stabilise, build skills and confidence, and move on to homes of their own. We currently provide 255 client a room and we are looking for someone who can support us with growing!
What’s the job?
As a Project Worker, you’ll support people in our services and be the person they know and trust.
We hire at three levels, and where you start depends on your experience. At the start, you’ll support a smaller caseload of 10 to 15 clients alongside a named supervisor. As you grow, that builds to a full caseload of 25, with supervision easing off as your confidence builds. Experienced practitioners can join at a higher level and work largely independently, escalating anything complex or high-risk to the team. Whatever your level, you get a proper induction and people who want you to do well.
Day to day, you’ll:
- Support your clients with their day-to-day needs
- Keep clear, timely case records
- Bring concerns to your supervisor or team, whatever your level
- Apply safeguarding procedures and speak up promptly when something doesn’t feel right
- Come to supervision and team meetings (we do actually find them useful)
- At higher levels, start training gate 1 as your first step towards specialist work
What we’re looking for
- Experience supporting people, whether from work, a placement, volunteering or caring
- Warmth, good judgement and a willingness to ask for help when you need it
- For higher levels: further safeguarding training signed off and experience managing a full caseload
You don’t need to have worked in housing before.
What you get
- 28 days’ annual leave to start, plus an extra day when you finish your training
- Work from home one day a month, rising to one day every two weeks at your first promotion
- A clear path to specialist work
- A friendly, slightly daft team who take the work seriously and themselves a bit less so
Supported Accommodation Staff in Erith employer: Changing Lives Housing Trust
As a Housing Support Project Worker, you will join a dedicated team in Erith that prioritises person-centred care and empowerment for our clients. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing complex challenges. With a commitment to dignity and choice, we offer a rewarding environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Contact Details:
Changing Lives Housing Trust Recruitment Team
