Housing and Recovery Worker in Dover

Within this role you will work as part of a team with the aim to support people who are at risk of homelessness. You’ll help to provide support to people who could be experiencing a range of issues, including mental health, substance misuse and domestic abuse.

This role will include working with clients in supported accommodation and those experiencing unstable housing in the community. You will support them over an agreed period to find suitable and sustainable accommodation and provide ongoing support to help them manage their future accommodation/tenancy.

The role requires:

• Excellent communication and people skills and experience of working with people living in Porchlight Supported accommodation and in community settings however candidates without this experience / knowledge will still be considered as full training and ongoing support will be provided
• An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people
• Experience of helping vulnerable and complex people and supporting them through a process of change.
• A sound understanding of the support needs of people who are experiencing homelessness or with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears
• A commitment to supporting people by helping them to build on their strengths
• Driver with own transport

Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Working pattern: 15 hours, working across a rota system between the hours of 9am - 6pm, 8-hour shifts including some weekend working

Location type: On-site

Contract type: Permanent

Interview date: 14th August 2026

Please note, salaries are pro-rata for part-time positions.

Our application form and interview process have been designed to assess your transferable skills rather than direct experience. This helps remove barriers for people who may have the right values, abilities, and potential but may not have formal experience in the role they’re applying for. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please have a look at the application guidance and job description at the bottom of the page to give you the best chance of being shortlisted.

For further information about the role, or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager, please contact Tracey Antonia on 07850 907365 or email traceyantonia@porchlight.org.uk.

For any further information regarding the application process please contact hr@porchlight.org.uk

Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless, vulnerable, and isolated. At Porchlight, we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability, the most excluded are included, and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.

Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.