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Homeless Service Support Worker

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Elsdon Mews

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United Kingdom , Sunderland

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Salary:

29005.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic worker to provide needs-led support to homeless families based at Bernicia’s Homeless Unit in Sunderland. Working as part of an effective team, the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and reviewing individual support needs and providing appropriate advice, advocacy and practical support to enable families to secure and sustain permanent accommodation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide needs-led support to homeless families
  • Monitor and review individual support needs
  • Provide appropriate advice, advocacy and practical support to enable families to secure and sustain permanent accommodation

Requirements:

  • Full current driving licence and have access to a car for business use
  • Good standard of general education
  • Demonstratable experience of safeguarding practice
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal

Nice to have:

  • Demonstratable experience of working in a housing related support service
  • Advanced IT skills
What we offer:
  • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Health cash plan membership
  • Access to savings on gym memberships plus cash back and discounts on purchases
  • Generous pension scheme with life insurance of 3 x salary

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Expiration:
April 24, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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