Housing Pathway Worker

Housing Pathway Worker
Greenwich, London
About Us
Housing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association. We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services. Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated.
We are currently seeking two Housing Pathway Workers to join our team on a full-time basis for a one year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.
The Benefits
- Salary of £33,047 per annum
- Attractive pension scheme
- Perkbox
- Buying and selling annual leave
- Health Shield
- Season Ticket loan
- Subsidised gym membership
- Course Funding
If you are a compassionate individual with experience supporting vulnerable people within the housing sector, this is your opportunity to join our vital organisation.
You’ll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of countless women, ensuring they have a safe and stable environment to rebuild their lives and contributing to transforming the landscape of housing options for those in need.
So, if you want to join a dedicated team focused on empowering women and survivors of domestic abuse, then apply today.
The Role
As a Housing Pathway Worker, you will provide support for women to help them secure suitable accommodation.
You will manage a caseload of service users and develop tailored housing/move on plans for each individual, ensuring they receive personalised, compassionate and effective support.
Developing partnerships with local authorities and other housing providers in various boroughs across London, you will create system changes that improve housing outcomes for survivors of domestic abuse.
Additionally, you will:
- Develop referral pathways for each borough’s provision around homelessness
- Support the utilisation of Private Rented Sector accommodation as a housing option
- Build and maintain links with housing law solicitors and local law centres
- Create and maintain a resource database
About You
To be considered as a Housing Pathway Worker, you will need:
- Experience supporting vulnerable people within the housing sector
- Knowledge of the impact that domestic abuse has upon women and their children
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation relating to domestic abuse and housing
- Knowledge of housing legislation, guidance and local policy
- A degree, NVQ 3/4 or equivalent qualification or experience
The closing date for this role is 13th June 2024. Please note, the role may close early if a substantial number of applications are received.
Candidates interested in applying should attach a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria specified in the person specification as well as how they think they meet Housing for Women’s EPIC values.
Other organisations may call this role Housing Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Social Worker, IDVA, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, Housing Services Worker, Accommodation Support Worker, or Housing Pathway Officer.
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