Housing Support Specialist

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Description Location: Office base in Brighton Salary: £28,640 per year (37 hours per week) Hours: 30-37 per weekThe working pattern is Monday - Friday 9 am- 5 pm (4.30 pm Fridays)

Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.
What youll be doing:
Are you interested in a career in housing support and want to make a difference to people experiencing homelessness in Brighton & Hove?
Southdowns Rapid Rehousing Service provides low level support to people with experience of rough sleeping or homelessness to enable them to recover and take steps away from homelessness. The project works alongside Brighton & Hove City Councils Temporary Accommodation team who provide accommodation.
As a Housing Support Specialist youll support people who have experienced the trauma of homelessness, to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. Youll provide flexible, trauma-informed support, focusing on supporting individuals to successfully sustain their tenancies in the project and preventing a return to homelessness. You will work with individuals to develop independent living skills and successfully move on from the project by accessing appropriate longer-term accommodation options.
Youll provide tailored support, identifying the support each person needs. This may include support with alcohol and substance dependency, mental and physical health needs, domestic abuse, current or historical offending.
You will manage your own caseload across Brighton & Hove and the surrounding area, and support will be delivered either in the community or in peoples homes. You will be working as part of a small team with an office base in central Brighton.We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Key Worker, Community Specialist, Case Manager, Social Worker, Housing Support Worker, Social Care Prescriber, Community Health Worker, Community Outreach Coordinator or Care Coordinator. However, this is not essential and we will provide a full induction and training programme for all successful candidates.
Perks and benefits:
Youll be joining one of the largest providers of care, support and housing services in Sussex, which were proud to say weve been doing for over 50 years! In exchange we can offer some great benefits, including:Skills, knowledge and experience What you need for the role: What would be nice: Training:
Youll receive a comprehensive induction followed up with regular training from our award-winning in-house team. Well help you to gain valuable experience, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.
How to apply:
Please click on the Apply Now button and fill out our simple one-page application form.
The closing date for applications is 22 April 2026. Interviews will be held on 29 April 2026.
Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. xbpsjku We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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Location:
Eastbourne
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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