Housing First / Tenancy Sustainment Worker

Housing First / Tenancy Sustainment Worker Location: Lewisham (Deptford base + community work across borough) Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Pay: £16.48+ per hour (higher depending on experience Contract: Until end of Feb 2026 (with potential extension / perm opportunity) Start: ASAP (handover available)About the role We are recruiting for an experienced Housing First / Tenancy Sustainment Worker to support individuals with a history of rough sleeping into stable accommodation and long-term tenancy sustainment. You will work with a small caseload (approx. 5 clients), delivering intensive, person-centred support focused on maintaining tenancies, improving independence, and reducing repeat homelessness.This is a mix of office-based work (Deptford) and community outreach across Lewisham. The role includes lone working.Key responsibilities: Support rough sleepers into and sustain stable tenancies Deliver Housing First-informed, strengths-based support Manage a small, complex caseload (approx. 5 clients) Complete risk assessments and ongoing case management Work closely with landlords, housing providers, and partner agencies Conduct home visits and community-based support sessions Maintain accurate case records using digital systems (e.g. Salesforce or similar) Contribute to multi-agency meetings and support planningAbout you: Experience in Housing First, homelessness services, hostel work, or tenancy sustainment Strong background in frontline support with complex needs Confident ..... full job details .....