Homeless Worker

Job Description Housing First Worker A home is the foundation for everything. Join SPEAR’s Housing First team in Tower Hamlets and help people who’ve experienced rough sleeping to secure and keep a safe, permanent place to live. As a Housing First Worker, you’ll: - Build trusting relationships and provide flexible, one-to-one support. - Work in partnership with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and local agencies to help people stay housed, improve their wellbeing and feel part of the community. - You’ll bring experience of supporting people affected by homelessness or other complex challenges, plus the empathy, resilience and practical skills to make a lasting impact. You’ll know how to build rapport, plan support, and work collaboratively with housing and health services. At SPEAR, you’ll be part of a friendly, skilled charity team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities to progress, and strong wellbeing support—so you can thrive while helping others do the same. - Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising by up to 5 extra days with length of service - Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice - Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required) xkybehq - Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice - Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes - Financial security – Life assurance (4× salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan - Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options - Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities - Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services