Single Homeless Project has an opportunity for a Floating Support Worker to join and work in our team based in Redbridge. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary starting at £27,413.19 and rising incrementally to £29,769.76 per annum.
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
About the Floating Support Worker role:
As a Floating Support Worker in Redbridge, you will play a vital role in helping people maintain their homes, gain confidence, and build independent lives. You will work closely with clients to understand their goals, strengths, and challenges, turning these into practical, personalised support plans. On any given day, this could involve helping someone manage their tenancy, access healthcare or benefits, improve their budgeting skills, or connect with local services and community activities. Your work will directly contribute to preventing tenancy breakdowns, improving wellbeing, and supporting clients to take positive steps forward in their lives.
Skills and experience we're looking for in our Floating Support Worker:
You are passionate about helping people maintain their homes and build independent, fulfilling lives.
You have experience supporting people experiencing multiple disadvantage and can create practical, personalised action plans.
You build positive, trusting relationships and motivate people to take positive steps forward.
You are confident managing a caseload, assessing risks, and responding effectively to changing situations.
You are committed to your own professional growth and eager to develop your skills in housing support and care planning.
Our attractive benefits package includes:
A salary increase after successfully completing six month's probationary period
A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work
Closing Date: Sunday 30th November at midnight
Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd December online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship or with insufficient right to work will not be accepted or progressed.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to join the Single Homeless Project team – please click ‘apply’ now to become our Floating Support Worker - we'd like to hear from you!
Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited