At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals experiencing homelessness to build confidence and essential life skills.
- Company: Two Saints, a values-driven organisation dedicated to helping vulnerable people.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £25,974, with performance progression and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to creating a positive impact in the community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in homelessness.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
£25,974 starting, performance progression to £26,474
Newbury Permanent, Full Time
Enhanced DBS Required
Lone Working: Yes
Weekend Working: Yes
At Two Saints, we are proud of our values and our mission: to provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel valued and secure, and ready to take their next steps. We are seeking compassionate, adaptable people to join our Newbury service as a Homeless Support Worker. You will bring a passion for supporting people to build confidence, develop essential life skills, and recognise their own strengths and support needs through positive, meaningful interactions.
As the ideal candidate, your ability to connect with adults and care leavers will help them build trust, resilience, and a sense of possibility for their future. You will understand safeguarding, work proactively within our policies, and contribute to a strong, collaborative team environment. Our Homeless Support Worker roles are support-based, focused on guidance, encouragement, and empowering clients to achieve their goals. The work can be challenging, but also truly rewarding - made even more so by the supportive, values-driven team you will be part of.
Homeless Support Worker Essentials:
- A genuine interest and concern for homelessness and related issues
- Ability to positively contribute to a team
- Deal promptly and effectively with challenging situations/crises in a calm manner
- Strong communication skills, clear verbal and written English
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Homeless Support Worker Desirables:
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients
- Understanding of risk assessment and person-centred, outcomes-based delivery
- Awareness of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness or those with complex needs
- Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies, housing regulations and the benefits system
Could this be you? If yes, apply for this exciting Homeless Support Worker opportunity with Two Saints. For full role details please see the attached Job Description for the role of Homeless Support Worker. We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment, using pre-employment checks such as Enhanced DBS, Overseas Police Checks (where appropriate), Reference Checks and CV gap querying upon appointment to the role.
About Us: We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client-led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individuals' skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Homeless Recovery / Support Worker employer: Two Saints
At Two Saints, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. Our Newbury team fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth while championing inclusivity and diversity. With a focus on empowering our staff and clients alike, we provide a rewarding environment where your contributions truly matter.
