Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults in Reading?
This post is offered as a fixed term contract for 12 months until 8 January 2028, or secondment for internal applicants (Maternity cover).
Housing First is an innovative approach to supporting the most excluded and hard to reach clients. It focuses on finding housing first; and then addressing the issues that have contributed to an individual’s homelessness.
The Reading Housing First service aims to support hard to reach clients with complex needs by sourcing independent tenancies and providing intensive support into long term accommodation. By adopting a flexible, creative and personalised approach, the service aims to support individuals to manage their tenancies in the community and rebuild their lives.
In the role of Housing First Worker you will:
Work 9-5 Monday to Friday, working with a person centred approach to support clients in their own homes as well as in the community.
Deliver ongoing and intensive support to help your clients set up their home, with the overall goal of supporting them to sustain their tenancy and achieve individual goals and aspirations.
Build and maintain effective relationships with local partner agencies to support clients throughout their recovery.
motivating and empowering complex and diverse client groups to sustain housing, health and/or work outcomes.
Great communication skills, with the ability to network and build effective relationships with a variety people, including clients, internal colleagues and partner agencies.
A DBS disclosure check is a requirement for this post and will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Button to start your online application form on the St Mungo’s careers site.
Applicants must have existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment.
Housing Inclusion Worker in Reading employer: St Mungo's
St Mungo's is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training and supervision, fostering a collaborative work culture that empowers our staff to create meaningful change in the community. Located in Reading, our team enjoys a supportive environment where every contribution is valued, and opportunities for growth are abundant.
