First People Housing CIC
Support & Development Worker
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Company Description
First People Housing CIC is a community interest company dedicated to providing a safe and supportive living environment for individuals experiencing housing insecurity. The organization focuses on holistic support, helping residents address personal, social, and practical challenges that affect their housing stability. By offering tailored guidance and resources, First People Housing CIC empowers residents to build resilience and independence. The team works collaboratively to create pathways to secure housing and a brighter, more sustainable future for each resident.
Role Description
Support & Development Worker
📍 Old Hatfield, Hertfordshire
💷 £26,625–£32,414 depending on experience
🕒 35 hours per week
📄 Permanent, full-time
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At First People Housing CIC, we support men who have experienced homelessness, substance misuse and involvement with the criminal justice system to rebuild stability, confidence and independence.
We’re looking for a compassionate, resilient and practical Support & Development Worker to provide one-to-one support to people working towards lasting change.
You’ll work alongside clients to:
- Build positive, trusting professional relationships
- Help sustain tenancies and prevent tenancy breakdown
- Develop individual support plans around each person’s goals
- Access treatment, benefits, education, housing and community services
- Support harm reduction, behaviour change and positive lifestyle development
- Respond to safeguarding concerns and challenging situations
- Work with probation, health, social care and other partner agencies
- Celebrate progress while helping people navigate setbacks
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We’re particularly interested in hearing from people with experience of homelessness, substance misuse, offending behaviour, housing or related support services.
Relevant lived experience is also warmly welcomed.
You’ll need empathy, integrity, resilience and a calm head — because meaningful support isn’t about rescuing people or telling them what to do.
It’s about working alongside someone while they build the life they want.
🚗 A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and business-use insurance are essential.
📩 To apply: Send your CV and a short cover letter to info@firstpeople.org.uk, using Support & Development Worker as the email subject line.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and evidence of the right to work in the UK.
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