Floating Support Worker
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Floating Support Worker to empower people across Southend to sustain their tenancies and rebuild independence.
Position: Floating Support Worker
Salary: £28000pa
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Hours: Full time, with some evening/weekend flexibility
Contract: 12-month fixed term
Closing date: 20th January 2026
About the Job:
This is an opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary homelessness service delivering trauma-informed, strengths-based tenancy sustainment support to people living across Southend. You will work flexibly in the community, helping individuals maintain their homes, improve wellbeing and prevent homelessness.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Providing person-centred, trauma-informed support that promotes dignity, empowerment and psychological safety.
2. Carrying out gentle, client-paced assessments and co-producing SMART support and safety plans.
3. Offering practical, non-judgemental guidance around home safety, hygiene, clutter, routines and tenancy responsibilities.
4. Completing trauma-informed risk assessments and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
5. Identifying early tenancy risks and taking proactive steps to prevent homelessness.
6. Working collaboratively with landlords, local author...