We are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Coordinator
Role / Team overview
You will support adults (18+) with drug and alcohol issues who are at risk of homelessness. Within a community-based role across East Kent, you will hold a smaller, high-need caseload, providing flexible and enhanced support underpinned by trauma-informed care.
You’ll coordinate access to housing, health, and recovery services—liaising with housing workers, healthcare providers, and other partners to ensure clients are supported holistically. This role offers transitional support until individuals are settled in permanent accommodation.
Aligned with Forward Trust’s mission to empower individuals to break cycles of addiction and crime, you’ll work in line with our values of Empowerment, Collaboration, Resilience, and Innovation. You’ll contribute to service targets, particularly measuring client outcomes, and maintain strong relationships with local agencies to deliver effective, joined-up care.
Key responsibilities
- Complete housing assessments to prevent homelessness and help clients sustain tenancies.
- Offer practical and emotional support, empowering clients to find and maintain housing.
- Coordinate with councils, housing providers, and support services to meet client needs.
- Build knowledge of housing through co-location with housing teams and relevant training.
- Support clients in managing finances and maintaining rent payments.
- Occasional travel is required to attend team, departmental and other meetings.
- Take on other reasonable tasks and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by Line Manager.
The ideal candidate will have
- A strong understanding of the needs of people who are rough sleeping or experiencing housing instability.
- In-depth knowledge of at least one: substance misuse, alcohol misuse, or mental health.
- Awareness of complex and multiple needs and the barriers to engagement.
- An understanding of supported housing systems and tenancy sustainment.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for vulnerable adults.
- Familiarity with local services and geography (East Kent preferred).
- Experience supporting rough sleepers or delivering outreach-based services.
- A background in social care, housing, or substance misuse settings.