SPECIALIST SUPPORT WORKER

Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/1171/324
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract Full Time
Contract Details:
Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours per week | with some occasional evenings.
Salary:
£27,765
Working Hours:
37.5
Location:
Colchester
Closing Date:
10/09/2025
Vacancy Category:
Supported Housing
Service Area:
C & S Commissioned Contracts
Directorate:
Care & Support, Inclusion & Communities

IN SUMMARY TO BE SHORTLISTED, YOU MUST HAVE:

• Evidence of housing background or working with adults who have complex needs (mental health, substance use, or similar).
• Confidence working independently, including lone working in the community
• An understanding of the causes of homelessness and how to prevent it. With demonstrable knowledge of housing law, homelessness prevention, and tenancy sustainment.
• Evidence of experience working with external agencies, ideally in housing, social care, or health services
• Evidence of confident and empathetic communication skills, able to engage people in crisis or who are hard to reach.
• Evidence of IT literacy, effective time management, and well-developed organisational skills

Please refer the Job description for details