Location: The Elms Hostel, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Salary: £31,037.58 rising to £33,247.46 on successful completion of probation
Hours: 37.5 a week on a shift rota
Reports to: Hostel Accommodation Lead
Closing date: Friday 10th October 2025
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a full time Key Worker to join our team to provide support to the hostel residents, helping us to deliver an excellent restorative service to Dacorum’s homeless. As well as a good comprehension of housing and benefit support, the successful candidate must demonstrate an excellent understanding of the issues faced by homeless people from complex backgrounds and an ability to engage positively with these people. The role is a full time position working Monday to Friday only, on a shift pattern of 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm and 10am-6pm.
About you
* Experience of working with vulnerable adults
* Knowledge of the benefits and welfare system
* You are passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives
* Please see Personal Specification for more details
Benefits include
* 25 days annual leave, or pro rata equivalent
* Flexible working environment
* Medicash plan, includingVirtual GP,some dental andoptical cover
* Employee assistance programme –24/7 mental health support helpline
If you match our criteria, please send your CV, including your Supporting Statement, to HR@dens.org.uk .
For an informal chat, please contact hr@dens.org.uk or call 01442 412340. Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made for you at interview.
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