Homeless Recovery Worker in Wokingham

Homeless Support Worker – Part Time (Newbury)

Position reference: TWO1209210. Salary £19,656 starting, performance progression to £20,034.

Employment type: Part Time. Location: Newbury.

Enhanced DBS required. Drivers licence: Not required. Lone working: Yes. Night working: No. Weekend working: Yes.

At Two Saints, we are proud of our values and our mission: to provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel valued and secure, and ready to take their next steps. We are seeking compassionate, adaptable people to join our Newbury service as a Homeless Support Worker. You will build confidence, develop essential life skills and recognise strengths and support needs through positive, meaningful interactions. Your ability to connect with adults and care leavers will help them build trust, resilience, and a sense of possibility for their future. You will understand safeguarding, work proactively within our policies, and contribute to a strong, collaborative team environment.

Essential skills:

• A genuine interest and concern for homelessness and related issues
• Ability to positively contribute to a team
• Deal promptly and effectively with challenging situations/crises in a calm manner
• Strong communication skills, clear verbal and written English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

Desirable skills:

• Experience of managing a caseload of clients
• Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery
• Awareness of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs
• Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system

Benefits:

• Extra mile awards
• Pension with life cover
• Blue Light Card
• Champions of equality
• Employee assistance programme
• Staff discounts via Wider Wallet
• Dedication to wellbeing
• GP helpline
• Length of service awards
• Generous and flexible holiday
• Refer a friend scheme

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Contact:

• Email: recruitment@twosaints.org.uk
• Email: twosaints@twosaints.org.uk
• Telephone: 01329 234600
• Website: https://www.twosaints.org.uk/