Housing Support Coordinator

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. 

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. 

To work as part of a team to deliver support packages to help individuals secure and maintain their accommodation offering person-centred support, helping individuals to develop the skills and confidence to live independently

The role includes a mix of outreach work, covering duty within our office for individuals assessing our drop in service

You will be expected to manage a caseload, completing high quality and comprehensive needs assessments, and risk assessments for individuals we support.

• →Provide duty cover for individuals accessing our drop in service.
• →Manage a caseload , completing needs and risk assessments , developing and reviewing support plans.
• →Work as part of a team as well as lone working offering outreach support to individuals in their homes.
• →Working with partnership agencies to ensure continuity of care and support.
• →Promote safeguarding and the wellbeing of individuals we support.

We are looking for a Support worker with a real passion for supporting people, you will have some transferable skills, ideally from working in a similar environment or sector.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or above or equivalent) or willing to work towards this in post.
• Basic IT skills and know how to use Microsoft Teams
• Knowledge of housing options available and relevant legislation.
• An understanding of Safeguarding
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills
• You must hold a full UK Driving Licence

To view the Job Description CLICK HERE.

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. 

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme  - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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