Housing Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


North East, United Kingdom Humankind Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Housing Support Specialist. As a key member of our housing support team, you will work closely with individuals who have a diagnosed complex mental health condition, providing intensive housing support to help them secure suitable accommodation and develop the skills to manage their tenancies and live independently in the community.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a caseload by creating, implementing and reviewing support plans to meet the housing needs of service users with a mental health diagnosis
  • Support individuals to sustain/maintain accommodation and maximise their finances
  • Facilitate and promote the progression of individuals to increase their skills and confidence to successfully live independently
  • Support clients using a range of methods including home visits, support in the community, telephone support and facilitation of group sessions
  • Collaborate with housing providers, statutory services and local services to achieve the best outcomes for service users

About You

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate individual who has a genuine interest in being part of the mission and vision of Humankind. You will have a strong understanding of Safeguarding and a proven track record of working with vulnerable adults with mental health. You will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What We Offer:
  • Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year's service)
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • Enhanced occupational sick pay
  • Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
  • Death in service benefit
  • Free Will writing
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Blue light card discount
  • Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
  • Work-life balance - flexible working and family friendly policies


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