Careers in Criminal Justice, Supported Housing

Hestia are pleased to advertise our Careers/Assessments Day on Friday 31st Oct 2025 from 10am to 3pm in Anerley, London.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, have multiple roles including Floating Support Worker, Supported Housing Worker and Senior Supported Housing Worker across our Criminal Justice Service in Bromley, London.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The roles involves providing comprehensive support to service users in accommodation-based services, particularly those with complex needs such as substance misuse, homelessness, and offending histories. Key responsibilities include building positive, professional relationships with service users, supporting them to manage their tenancies, and working towards sustainable independence. Staff are expected to assess individual needs using organisational tools, guide users in developing tailored support plans, and assist them in achieving personal goals, including moving on to more independent living arrangements. The positions requires a collaborative and proactive approach, working closely with other professionals, agencies, and colleagues to provide coordinated support.

We are currently hiring

• Floating Support Worker – Full time
• Supported Housing Worker – Full time
• Senior Supported Housing Worker – Full time

Full job descriptions are linked below for each role.

What do I need to bring with me?

You\’ll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don\’t have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you\’re willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here\’s what the team will be looking for

We are looking for candidates who are committed to developing positive, supportive relationships with service users who have complex needs, including homelessness, substance misuse, and a history of offending. Candidates should be confident in using strengths-based and person-centred approaches to support individuals in maintaining independence and working toward personal goals, particularly in securing and sustaining accommodation.

We are seeking individuals with a strong understanding of assessment tools and key-working practices, who can help service users identify their strengths, manage daily responsibilities, and plan for positive move-on, with a focus on transitions into private sector housing.

The role requires candidates who can empower service users to take control of their wellbeing, including addressing substance misuse, managing finances, and engaging with both mental and physical health services. They should also be able to support individuals in accessing opportunities for personal and financial development, such as employment, training, and volunteering.

We are looking for candidates who can liaise effectively with professionals and partner agencies to provide coordinated support and advocate for service users during case conferences and care planning meetings.

Candidates must be proactive, collaborative team players who uphold high professional standards and actively contribute to service improvement. They should demonstrate resilience, a positive approach to change, and a commitment to promoting the organisation\’s values and objectives. Strong administrative and record-keeping skills, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality, are essential. The role also requires the ability to build external relationships and represent the service effectively with key stakeholders and commissioners to support broader organisational aims.

What you need to do…

Simply apply for the position and attach your CV, our expert recruitment team will screen your application and if we think you will be a great fit we will invite you the careers/assessment day, this invite will have all the information you need to know such as location and what to expect.

Don\’t be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it\’s all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.