Senior Supported Housing Worker

Description

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Senior Supported Housing Worker to play a pivotal role in our Bromley Tenancy Sustainment Service in London

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The Senior Supported Housing Worker will play a vital role in overseeing referrals, ensuring they are signed up within three days, with safety plans in place within the same timeframe, and S&A plans completed within ten days of placement, including WOL and goals to work towards. They will work closely with staff to identify service user needs and report trends to the manager during weekly meetings, supported by an action plan. The role also involves delivering and supporting training sessions at OH, as well as with service users on the12 steps to tenancy sustainment, both in groups and individually. The Senior will be responsible for ensuring staff meet targets around community engagement and combating loneliness, including delivering activities that promote wellbeing such as on–site sessions and nature walks. All plans must be maintained as live documents in line with Hestia standards, with exit surveys completed when service users move on. In addition, the Senior will manage complaints and compliments, hold weekly staff meetings to review caseloads, ensure health and safety standards are met, liaise with contractors, and complete regular room and building checks.

Alongside these responsibilities, the Senior will provide line management to Support Workers, Social Work Students, Pool Workers, and Volunteers, ensuring safeguarding and FIGS forms are accurately completed and service user surveys are submitted on time. They will manage their own caseload, oversee voids by coordinating contractors, ordering furniture and starter packs, and carrying out daily checks until rooms are ready. They will also maintain communal areas, monitor staff follow–through on delegated tasks, and ensure deadlines are met with a sense of urgency. The Senior will contribute to case studies for positive move–ons, manage office orders, complete eviction paperwork and evidence gathering, and keep the manager fully updated on service operations. This role requires a proactive approach, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to supporting both staff and service users in achieving positive outcomes.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the needs of individuals who have experienced exploitation and/or homelessness, with insight into the impact of trauma on their lives. They will have proven experience in developing and leading services in collaboration with service users, as well as working effectively with a range of partners to deliver project outcomes. The role requires demonstrable experience of managing a high–performing team, alongside excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to produce professional reports and present confidently to diverse audiences. A track record of performance monitoring and using data to drive service improvements is essential, as is sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to address them appropriately.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre–employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Ad ID: 5417173800