LGBTQ+ Supported Housing Advocate

Community Base; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a confident and compassionate LGBTQ+ Project Worker to join their housing team across Brighton and Eastbourne. This role involves providing essential support to LGBTQ+ individuals facing diverse challenges, helping them move towards independent living. Successful candidates will excel in building relationships and adapting to the changing needs of residents, ensuring a high level of care and effective service user participation. The position demands emotional resilience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in supported housing or social support roles is preferred.
• Understanding of issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community.
• Ability to work calmly and confidently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, flexible support to LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Assess individual needs and create bespoke support plans.
• Develop links with relevant external agencies.
• Manage incidents with service users effectively.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Adaptability

Job description

A local support organization is seeking a confident and compassionate LGBTQ+ Project Worker to join their housing team across Brighton and Eastbourne. This role involves providing essential support to LGBTQ+ individuals facing diverse challenges, helping them move towards independent living. Successful candidates will excel in building relationships and adapting to the changing needs of residents, ensuring a high level of care and effective service user participation. The position demands emotional resilience and excellent communication skills.