Join Our Team as a Women's Homelessness Keyworker!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women facing complex challenges? The Nelson Trust is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Women's Accommodation Worker to join our team.
The Nelson Trust, in partnership with Horizons, is dedicated to providing comprehensive community support to women facing substance use and homelessness. Our holistic and gender-responsive approach ensures that women receive the highest quality of care, advice, and intervention.
As a Women's Homelessness Keyworker, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, gender-responsive support to women experiencing substance use and complex housing and homelessness issues. You'll manage a caseload of 15-20 women, providing holistic, person-centred care and interventions to help them achieve their recovery goals and sustain safe, appropriate housing.
Key responsibilities:
The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check
We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.
We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people`s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme, a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.
Anticipated recruitment timeline:
Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 4th August 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 12th August 2025, Bristol
If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of a team that values your contributions, apply now to become our next Women`s Homelessness Keyworker!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women facing complex challenges? The Nelson Trust is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Women's Accommodation Worker to join our team.
The Nelson Trust, in partnership with Horizons, is dedicated to providing comprehensive community support to women facing substance use and homelessness. Our holistic and gender-responsive approach ensures that women receive the highest quality of care, advice, and intervention.
As a Women's Homelessness Keyworker, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, gender-responsive support to women experiencing substance use and complex housing and homelessness issues. You'll manage a caseload of 15-20 women, providing holistic, person-centred care and interventions to help them achieve their recovery goals and sustain safe, appropriate housing.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one support with practical issues such as finances, housing, benefits and debt.
- Develop and implement comprehensive, strength-based recovery plans.
- Conduct thorough assessments of client needs across various domains.
- Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure effective multi-agency working.
- Offer bespoke interventions in both group and individual settings.
- At least 2 years of experience working with women facing multiple disadvantage.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of substance use interventions.
- Knowledge and experience of Bristol`s homelessness and housing sectors.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check
We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.
We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people`s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme, a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.
Anticipated recruitment timeline:
Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 4th August 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 12th August 2025, Bristol
If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of a team that values your contributions, apply now to become our next Women`s Homelessness Keyworker!