Homeless Support Worker
Full time - 37 Hrs
Portsmouth
Starting £25,974, progressing to £26,474
Enhanced DBS Required
Reference: TWO1231831
Drivers Licence: Not Required
Lone Working: Yes
Night Working: No
Weekend Working: Yes
For full role and service details please see the attached Job Description and Service Brief for the role of Homeless Recovery Worker. Links can be found at the bottom of the advert page on our website.
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’re seeking compassionate, adaptable people to join our Portsmouth service as a Homeless Support Worker. You’ll 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 people experiencing homelessness and care leavers will help them build trust, resilience, and a sense of possibility for their future. You’ll 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’ll 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?
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.
We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We are committed to providing a fair, inclusive recruitment process that provide equal employment opportunities for everyone
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Homeless Recovery Worker in Plymouth 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 Portsmouth team fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, where compassion and adaptability are at the forefront of our mission. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, you will be part of a values-driven organisation that empowers both clients and staff to thrive.
