Hospital Discharge Resettlement Worker

About the role:

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team supporting people who are homeless and ready to be discharged from hospital. This role will require you to work with thePorchlight homeless teams and East Kent Hospital discharge teamsto ensure that people without a home are not discharged into rough sleeping. You will provide vital support to individuals experiencing a range of challenges including mental health issues substance misuse and a history of homelessness.

Your work will involve helping people securetemporary and supported accommodation guiding them towards sustainable housing solutions and providing ongoing support to help them manage their future tenancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Working alongside the Porchlight homeless teams and East Kent Hospital discharge teams to prevent hospital leavers from sleeping rough.
• Supporting individuals in temporary and supported accommodation as they transition into more stable housing.
• Providing practical advice and emotional support to help people overcome challenges and rebuild their lives.
• Assisting clients in accessing benefits healthcare and other essential services.
• Working collaboratively with local authorities housing providers and support agencies to find appropriate housing solutions.

The role requires:

• Driver with own transport (subject to provisions of the Equality Act).
• Excellent communication and people skills and experience of working with people living in Supported accommodation and in community settings howevercandidates without this experience / knowledge will still be considered as full training and ongoing support will be provided.
• An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people.
• Experience of helping vulnerable and complex people and supporting them through a process of change.
• A sound understanding of the support needs of people who are experiencing homelessness or with low incomes including rent payments/arrears.
• A commitment to supporting people by helping them to build on their strengths.

Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children youngpeopleand adults at risk.

Working pattern:Working across a rota system between the hours of 8am - 8pm 8-hour shifts including some weekend working

Contract type:Fixed Term until 19th February2027

Interview date:TBC

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 theyre applying for. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please have a look atthe application guidanceandjob descriptionat the bottom of the pageto 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 Tracey Antoniaon or email

For any further informationregardingthe application process please contact.

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.