Housing First Worker
Posted 17 hours 9 minutes ago by SPEAR
A home is the foundation for everything. Join SPEAR s Housing First team in Wandsworth and help people who ve experienced rough sleeping to secure and keep a safe, permanent place to live.
Location: Wandsworth, London
Salary: £33,364 per year
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday
(6-month Contract)
As a Housing First Worker, you ll:
- Build trusting relationships and provide flexible, one-to-one support.
- Work in partnership with the London Borough of Wandsworth and local agencies to help people stay housed, improve their wellbeing and feel part of the community.
- Respond to changing priorities and manage situations as they arise, making sure services reach those who need them most.
What we re looking for
You ll bring experience of supporting people affected by homelessness or other complex challenges, plus the empathy, resilience and practical skills to make a lasting impact. You ll know how to build rapport, plan support, and work collaboratively with housing and health services.
Why join us
At SPEAR, you ll be part of a friendly, skilled charity team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities to progress, and strong wellbeing support so you can thrive while helping others do the same.
Your Benefits
- Generous holiday 26 days plus public holidays, rising by up to 5 extra days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day Extra day s leave when you move home
- Financial security Life assurance (4 salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services