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Housing First Worker


Job Highlights

Application Deadline: Monday, 17th August 2026 @ 12 Noon
Location: Bury and Rochdale
Contract Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract Duration: Fixed Term Funding - until June 2029
Renumeration: Early Break Salary Points 6-8, £29,435,12 to £31,157.36 per annum
Interview Date: Monday, 24th August 2026

Key Focus

This role will deliver one-to-one case work with young people/young adults who have a range of issues/challenges such as homelessness, substance use, trauma, criminal activity, learning difficulties or other vulnerabilities.

Key Deliverables

  • Deliver 1 to 1 wrap-around, intensive, trauma informed support to people with multiple and complex issues in community/home-based settings

  • Maintain accurate up to date records on the case management system including case notes, safety plans and outcomes information in line with service expectations and the legal framework of Data Protection  

  • Liaise with other agencies to facilitate access to support including Adult Social Care; Criminal Justice services; Health services; employment and training agencies

  • Liaise with landlords to assist the client living in accommodation of their choice; including practical help with furniture; benefits advice and accompanied visits

  • Promote and encourage peer involvement within the service

  • Complete dynamic risk assessments and maintain own safety by following lone working procedures

  • Work flexibly and manage appointments to best meet clients’ needs in accordance with Early Break Policies and Procedures.  This may include evening sessions as and when required

  • Complete dynamic risk assessments and maintain own safety by following lone working procedures

  • Adhere to good practice Safeguarding procedures with a positive risk-taking approach to ensure the wellbeing of vulnerable clients

  • Contribute to a range of multi-agency meetings, acting as a key worker/advocate for the client

  • Maintain and update levels of knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to the role through training offered by Early Break and other agencies, as opportunities arise

  • Contribute to the charitable aspect of the service including social media and charitable fundraising activity

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