Housing Support Worker - Bristol
As a Housing Support Worker, I would provide person-centred support to vulnerable adults, including prison leavers and individuals on bail or licence, helping them maintain safe and suitable accommodation and develop the skills needed for independent living. My responsibilities would include assessing support needs, creating support and safety plans, assisting with housing applications and benefits, supporting tenancy sustainment, managing safeguarding and tenancy risks, maintaining accurate records, and working closely with probation, housing providers and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
Experience working in a housing, support or similar role.Experience supporting vulnerable adults and people with complex needs.Knowledge of housing support, tenancy sustainment and welfare benefits.Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, professional boundaries and risk management.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive professional relationships.Good organisational and record-keeping skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multi-agency team.Resilience, emotional intelligence and a person-centred approach to supporting individuals.Ability to adapt communication styles, motivate service users and make informed decisions.Good problem-solving skills
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Company: Nacro
Salary: from £27,807 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Bristol
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 9 Nov 2026
Closing date: 30 Nov 2026
Summary
As a Housing Support Worker, I would provide person-centred support to vulnerable adults, including prison leavers and individuals on bail or licence, helping them maintain safe and suitable accommodation and develop the skills needed for independent living. My responsibilities would include assessing support needs, creating support and safety plans, assisting with housing applications and benefits, supporting tenancy sustainment, managing safeguarding and tenancy risks, maintaining accurate records, and working closely with probation, housing providers and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
Essential requirements
Experience working in a housing, support or similar role.Experience supporting vulnerable adults and people with complex needs.Knowledge of housing support, tenancy sustainment and welfare benefits.Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, professional boundaries and risk management.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive professional relationships.Good organisational and record-keeping skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multi-agency team.Resilience, emotional intelligence and a person-centred approach to supporting individuals.Ability to adapt communication styles, motivate service users and make informed decisions.Good problem-solving skills
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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