Housing First Worker (Full-time, six-month contract) 37.5 hours per week £33,864 per annum (pro rata) About Us We are SPEAR, a charity working tirelessly to end homelessness across South West London and beyond. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief, and non-recurring, and we work every day to make that a reality. Our services include street outreach, assessment hubs, supported accommodation, and tenancy support, helping people move off the streets and into safe, secure housing. We take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, building trust and supporting people to achieve long-term stability and independence. A home is the foundation for everything. Join SPEAR's Housing First team in Wandsworth and help people who've experienced rough sleeping to secure and keep a safe, permanent place to live. At SPEAR, you'll be part of a friendly, skilled charity team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities to progress, and strong wellbeing support—so you can thrive while helping others do the same. The Role In this crucial role, your focus will be on the service delivery of SPEAR's Housing First model. You will work with staff and management teams to deliver this innovative model of housing society's most vulnerable people, helping us drive forward a collective vision of inclusion and participation across the organisation. Housing First is a SPEAR service that provides independent tenancies with registered social landlords via the council nomination process and intensive personalised support to rough sleepers who have not progressed through any supported accommodation pathway. Our Values Everything we do is guided by our values. We're looking for people who are: - Collaborative - Aspirational - Respectful - Determined - Visionary If these values resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you. About You You'll bring experience of supporting people affected by homelessness or other complex challenges, plus the empathy, resilience and practical skills to make a lasting impact. You'll know how to build rapport, plan support, and work collaboratively with housing and health services. You will build trusting relationships and provide flexible and one-to-one support. You will work in partnership with the London Borough of Wandsworth and local agencies to help people stay housed, improve their wellbeing and help them feel part of the community. You'll respond to changing priorities and manage situations as they arise, making sure services reach those who need them most. Your Benefits - Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising by up to five extra days with length of service - Wellbeing
Housing First Worker employer: Spear
SPEAR is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a real difference in the fight against homelessness. Located in Wandsworth, London, we foster a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, allowing you to thrive while contributing to our mission. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your efforts directly impact the lives of vulnerable individuals in our community.
