Housing First Worker
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, Manchester |
| Company: | Riverside |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4508 |
Summary
Job Title: Housing First Worker
Contract Type: Fixed-Term contract up to the end of July 2025 with possible extension due to contract.
Salary: £29,272.30 per annum
Working Hours: Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9-5 flexibility required
Location: Manchester
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as a Housing First Worker
Reporting to the Housing First Team Leader, the Housing First Worker is responsible for coordinating and providing a personalised, trauma informed support service to people with complex needs facing multiple exclusion in line with Housing First Principles.
The Housing First Worker will be responsible for coordinating and providing a person centred, strength-based support service in line with Housing First principles to create long term sustainable tenancies by increasing independence and maximising connectivity with the local community.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- An understanding of the complex interdependencies of mental health and substance abuse and offending behaviour
- The ability to work effectively with partner agencies and develop contacts and networks across a wide range of local services
- A creative approach to problem solving; getting and keeping people engaged demonstrating empathy
- An understanding of the Housing First model and belief in the values and principles is desirable
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.