Tenancy Bridge Builder

This fixed-term post at MindWise runs for 32.5 hours a week until October 2027. The holder delivers a tailored transition programme that moves clients from temporary accommodation into a permanent home. Alongside the move, the work builds the skills clients need to keep a tenancy over the long term and reduce the risk of homelessness returning. The role suits people with recent paid homelessness support experience and NISCC registration, or eligibility to register from the start, and it involves evening, weekend and bank holiday work.

What the job involves

• Deliver a personalised transition programme for clients moving from temporary accommodation into a permanent home
• Support clients to secure and settle into independent accommodation
• Provide ongoing support to promote tenancy stability and reduce the risk of future homelessness
• Build clients' essential skills and knowledge to sustain long-term tenancies

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
• Willingness to complete the Diploma in Coaching for Mental Health and Wellbeing after appointment

Registration & licences

• NISCC registration, or eligibility to register from the start of the role

Experience

• At least 2 years' recent paid experience supporting people experiencing homelessness

Skills & knowledge

• Sound understanding of the social care needs of people struggling to sustain tenancies, including those with mental health difficulties
• Understanding of homelessness issues, including mental health and addiction

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced check with Adults' Barred List (NI)

Other

• Ability to work a flexible pattern, including evenings, weekends, and bank and public holidays
• Ability to demonstrate alignment with MindWise's core values: Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness and Transparency

What's offered

• Employer pension contribution of at least 6%
• 35 days enhanced holiday leave (FTE)
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Medical cash plan and death in service benefit
• Family friendly policies and flexible working options
• Business mileage paid at HMRC maximum rate
• Commitment to learning and development
• One volunteering day a year under the CSR policy

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