Housing navigator, Social Work

Job Title:

Housing Navigator (Temp-to-Perm)

Location:

Derby (London Road Campus)
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
Contract Type:
Temporary to Permanent

Hours:

35 hours per week
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday + 1 weekend per month
Shift Pattern:
Rota’d shifts between 7:45am – 10:15pm

Start Date:

ASAP
Driving Requirement:
Full UK Driving Licence & Access to Own Vehicle (Essential)

About the Role

This is a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to join an established supported housing service as a Housing Navigator on a temp-to-perm basis, supporting adults and young people to build independence, resilience and confidence.

The role focuses on empowering residents through a strengths-based, person-centred approach, recognising talents, abilities and future opportunities rather than focusing solely on challenges.

You will support individuals who may have experienced homelessness, trauma, social exclusion or multiple disadvantage. Through relationship-based support, advocacy and practical guidance, you will help residents move towards greater independence and long-term stability.

This role combines housing management responsibilities with structured support and multi-agency partnership working.

What’s in It for You

£14.00 per hour (weekly pay during temporary period)
Opportunity to transition into a permanent role
Full-time, stable hours (35 per week)
Meaningful, impact-driven work
Structured rota with predictable shifts
Opportunity to work within a supportive, established team
Training and ongoing professional development

Working Hours & Flexibility (Important)

35 hours per week
Monday to Friday working pattern
1 weekend per month required
Rota’d shifts between 7:45am and 10:15pm
Flexibility required to meet service and resident needs

Key Responsibilities – Resident Support

Empower residents to build independence using a strengths-based approach
Build trusting, professional relationships with adults and young people
Advocate for residents and support them to have a voice
Support individuals to achieve agreed goals and move towards independent living
Deliver engaging one-to-one and group-based interventions
Provide practical resettlement support when residents move on
Maintain calm and professionalism when managing challenging situations
Promote strong safeguarding practice and resident safety at all times
Champion equality, diversity and inclusion

Housing & Operational Responsibilities

Support delivery of housing management functions
Assist residents in understanding licence agreements and responsibilities
Support rent collection and financial accountability
Conduct room checks and health & safety inspections
Maintain accurate case notes and records on internal systems
Prepare reports and contribute to service reviews
Work in line with relevant legislation and organisational policies

Partnership & Multi-Agency Working

Work collaboratively with housing, health and social care professionals
Liaise with benefits, welfare and advocacy services
Support referrals and coordinated care planning
Contribute to continuous service improvement

Successful Applicant Profile

Essential:

Experience supporting vulnerable adults or young people

Experience of multi-agency working
Ability to prioritise workload effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confident using digital systems and case management tools
Ability to build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries
Resilient, proactive and solution-focused
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable:

Experience with in supported housing or homelessness services
Knowledge of housing legislation and welfare systems
Experience facilitating group activities
Understanding of trauma-informed or strengths-based approaches

Safeguarding & Compliance

This role is subject to:

Enhanced DBS check
Two satisfactory references
Successful completion of temporary period prior to permanent transition

Apply Now

If you are passionate about empowering individuals, reducing health inequalities, and making a meaningful difference through community-based support, we would love to hear from you.

* This role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Some roles may require flexibility in working hours. All appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks