Housing Support Specialist
3 weeks ago
Position: Housing Support Specialist
Employment Type: Full-Time, 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
At SPEAR, we are committed to assisting individuals in Southwest London who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing their homes. Our mission is to help them secure stable housing and work towards a brighter future.
As the need for support grows, we are dedicated to providing essential services to those facing challenges in affording basic necessities such as utilities, food, and rent, thereby preventing homelessness.
We offer a comprehensive range of accommodation and support services, ensuring that no one feels isolated during their difficult times.
Position SummaryWe are currently seeking a Housing Support Specialist to join our team and contribute to our efforts in addressing homelessness.
Benefits:
- 34 days of annual leave (including public holidays), increasing with tenure
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Improved sick pay provisions
- Pension scheme enrollment after three months of service
- Annual eye care vouchers
We provide 24/7 access to confidential counseling services, along with:
- Complimentary staff wellness sessions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Interest-free loans for staff and travel expenses
- Cycle-to-work initiatives and complimentary parking at select locations
If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working outdoors, we offer financial security through our sick pay, parental leave, and robust pension scheme.
Your mental health is a priority, and we ensure access to confidential counseling services, allowing you to leave work each day knowing your efforts are helping some of the most vulnerable individuals transition from homelessness to independence.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Housing Support Specialist, you will:
- Be accountable for delivering high-quality support services to individuals transitioning from homelessness to stable housing, in accordance with SPEAR's policies.
- Provide a responsive, needs-based service to clients throughout their engagement with SPEAR.
- Offer guidance, support, motivation, crisis intervention, and future planning tailored to the specific needs of service users, ensuring they can live independently.
- Conduct assessments and manage casework for clients seeking support or resettlement, ensuring a cohesive approach to service delivery.
To be considered for the role of Housing Support Specialist, you should possess:
- Experience in the homelessness or social care sector.
- Knowledge of data protection regulations and management.
- The ability to engage with clients who may exhibit challenging behaviors.
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
If you are interested in this fulfilling opportunity as a Housing Support Specialist, we encourage you to explore this role further.
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