Generous annual leave entitlements
Generous pension scheme
Occupational sick pay
Occupational maternity and support pay
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Within this role you will work as part of a team with the aim to support people who are at risk of homelessness. You’ll help to provide support to people who could be experiencing a range of issues, including mental health, substance misuse and domestic abuse.
This role will include working with clients in supported accommodation and those experiencing unstable housing in the community. You will support them to find suitable and sustainable accommodation, provide ongoing support to help them manage their future accommodation and work with clients around building independence and managing life skills.
You will also help to develop the Porchlight team, working alongside the service manager making sure that quality standards are implemented and maintained. You will have an evident commitment to quality practice, making sure that support is consistently of a high standard, and that a culture of continuous improvement is developed.
This role is perfect for individuals with significant experience of working within homelessness services, with a strong focus on quality and improvement, and the ability to effectively support delivery staff to develop their practice.
Are you right for the job?
Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
Working pattern: Working across a rota system between the hours of 8am - 8.30pm, 8-hour shifts including some weekend working.
Location type: On-site
Contract type: Permanent
Interview date: 19th November 2026
Please note, salaries are pro-rata for part-time positions.
Our application form and interview process have been designed to assess your transferable skills rather than direct experience. This helps remove barriers for people who may have the right values, abilities, and potential but may not have formal experience in the role they’re applying for. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please have a look at the application guidance and job description at the bottom of the page to give you the best chance of being shortlisted.
For further information about the role, or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager, please contact Charlotte Datlen on 07525 990246 or email charlottedatlen@porchlight.org.uk.
For any further information regarding the application process please contact recruitment@porchlight.org.uk
The charity
Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless, vulnerable, and isolated. At Porchlight, we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability, the most excluded are included, and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.
Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
The benefits
Generous annual leave entitlements
Generous pension scheme
Occupational sick pay
Occupational maternity and support pay
Employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to mental health first aiders
Sponsorship for professional qualifications
Staff loans
Hybrid and flexible working
Life assurance
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