Housing Support Worker Bethnal Green Complex Needs 3 Months 40 Hours £15.70 LTD / £13.38 PAYE (inc hol) A Housing Association in Bethnal Green is seeking a dedicated Housing Support Worker to provide high-quality support to homeless men with substance misuse issues within a psychologically informed environment. THE ROLE As a Housing Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping residents stabilise their substance use, develop life skills, and move towards independent living. Work as part of a team to create a safe and supportive environment Carry out risk assessments and develop personalised support plans Deliver high-quality support, including substance misuse interventions Support residents with accessing health services, benefits, and training Facilitate group activities, such as resident meetings and workshops Collaborate with external agencies to ensure integrated support Monitor and respond to safeguarding concerns, incidents, and anti-social behaviour THE CANDIDATE We are looking for a candidate with previous experience in a similar Housing Support Worker or Substance Misuse Support role. Experience working with homeless individuals or those with substance misuse issues Strong knowledge of risk assessments and support planning Ability to handle challenging behaviour in a professional manner Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and multi-agency working Strong communication and IT skills for accurate record-keeping THE CONTRACT 40 Hours per week - Shift-based role covering early (08:00-16:30) and late (14:00-22:30) shifts, including every other weekend 3-Month Contract - Temp to Perm opportunity Pay: £15.70 per hour LTD / £13.38 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday) HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillanservicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail Know someone perfect for this role? We offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate