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Housing and Recovery Worker
3 weeks ago
Salary
£24,851 rising to £27,732 after 5 years' service-plus a 5% shift premium
Location
Dover
This is a temporary, full time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 09:00 GMT.
The vacancy
Within this role you will work as part of a team with the aim to support people who are at risk of homelessness. You'll help to provide support to people who could be experiencing a range of issues, including mental health, substance misuse and domestic abuse.
This role will include working with clients in supported accommodation and those experiencing unstable housing in the community. You will support them over an agreed period to find suitable and sustainable accommodation and provide ongoing support to help them manage their future accommodation/tenancy.
The role requires:
- Excellent communication and people skills and experience of working with people living in Porchlight Supported accommodation and in community settings however candidates without this experience / knowledge will still be considered as full training and ongoing support will be provided
- An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people
- Experience of helping vulnerable and complex people and supporting them through a process of change.
- A sound understanding of the support needs of people who are experiencing homelessness or with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears
- A commitment to supporting people by helping them to build on their strengths
- Driver with own transport
Working pattern: Working across a rota system between the hours of 8am pm – 8-hour shifts including some weekend working
Contract type: This role is fixed term until 31st March 2026 however we are hopeful of an extension.
Please note, salaries are pro-rata for part-time positions.
For further information about the role, or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager, please contact Tracey Antonia on or email
The charity
Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless, vulnerable, and isolated. At Porchlight, we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability, the most excluded are included, and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.
Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
The benefits
Generous annual leave entitlements
Generous pension scheme
Occupational sick pay
Occupational maternity and support pay
Employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to mental health first aiders
Sponsorship for professional qualifications
Staff loans
Hybrid and flexible working
Life assurance
