The role Housing Support Worker Isle of Wight (Newport & Sandown - Island-wide travel required) Full-time, 35 hours per week (Fixed term) We are looking for a Housing Support Worker to join our dedicated team on the Isle of Wight! This is a varied and rewarding role where you will provide tenancy sustainment, intensive housing management, and person-centred support to residents across our specialist supported housing schemes. You will work in partnership with the NHS, local authorities, and voluntary sector organisations to help individuals maintain their tenancies, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes. You will be primarily based at either our Newport officebut will work flexibly across multiple schemes and locations across the Island. What you'll be doing Deliver tenancy sustainment and intensive housing management, ensuring residents are supported to maintain their homes and avoid homelessness Provide person-centred support to vulnerable residents, including those with complex needs, promoting independence and wellbeing Use strengths-based approaches, Housing First principles, and psychologically informed environments (PIE) Develop and maintain support plans and risk assessments, ensuring they are up to date and meet statutory and local authority requirements Deliver key working sessions, supporting residents to achieve their goals and build independent living skills Support with daily living, life skills, social inclusion, and community engagement Work collaboratively with external partners including health professionals and other agencies Maintain the safety and security of residents' homes, ensuring a safe living environment Follow all health and safety procedures, including lone working and safeguarding Respond appropriately to emergencies and risk situations Encourage resident involvement and engagement in services What you'll need Experience working in a customer-focused or support environment Knowledge of tenancy sustainment, housing management, and relevant legislation Ability to manage risk and respond effectively to challenging situations Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships A compassionate, empathetic and patient approach Ability to work flexibly, prioritise workload, and manage competing demands Experience (or willingness to develop skills) in support planning and key working Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and partner agencies Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 2 and 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 9-5 / A-C), including Maths and English (or equivalent) * Additional requirements Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use Willingness to travel across the Isle of Wight Closing Date: 10th June 2026 Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high volume of applications Applying for roles with us The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working Inclusion & Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.