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.

• 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