Overview
Supported Housing Worker at Julian House. JH Bristol is a trading name of Julian House, a charity providing accommodation and support services for people affected by homelessness across the South West of England. We operate under the name JH Bristol in this area to avoid confusion with Julian Trust. If you are successful, you will be employed by Julian House but working under the sub-brand JH Bristol.
Details
* Job Role: Supported Housing Worker
* Salary: £25,235 per year
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week
* Contract type: Permanent
* Location: Bristol
* Additional Information: Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota; Valid driver\'s license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work
What you’ll be doing
Passionate about helping people build brighter futures? As a Supported Housing Worker, you’ll help clients maintain safe accommodation and make positive life changes. You’ll manage referrals, assess needs, and provide tailored support to individuals across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, including helping clients navigate benefit claims, budgeting, and maintaining accommodation to high health and safety standards. You’ll build strong relationships with partner agencies and volunteers to create multi-agency support plans. You’ll keep accurate records of client interactions and may support reporting to funders and partners. The role involves regular travel to supported housing properties and community meetings, so flexibility and a proactive approach are essential.
In return, you’ll be part of a supportive team with regular one-to-one supervision and group support. If you’re ready for a varied and rewarding role that combines practical support with meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing specifics
* Progress and track referrals made into the service
* Carry out needs and risk assessments for clients
* Provide advice and information to enable service delivery
* Ensure all new clients understand their rights and responsibilities
* Keep client records accurate, clear, and up to date
What we’re looking for
* Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours
* Valid driver\'s license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work
Benefits
* Access to Rewards Platform including Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
* Opportunities for career development and monthly training sessions
* 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff), with progression to 30 days after 4 years
* 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops
* 20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops
* Blue Light Card eligibility for discounts
* Generous pension scheme
* Supportive culture with regular supervision
* 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from external facilitators
Our ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan to promote an inclusive culture. We have Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups underrepresented in the workplace, and welcome applications from those with lived experience. We are a Disability Confident and Mindful employer and an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter. If you have any special access or support needs during the application process, please contact us so we can assist you.
DBS checks
All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction does not necessarily prevent employment; discussions are welcome. All information will be handled according to our Data Protection Policy.
Please note: We reserve the right to close vacancies once a suitable candidate is found. We recommend submitting your application promptly.
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