Mental Health & Housing Navigator

Porchlight is proud to be part of the evolving Kent & Medway mental health support landscape. As part of the Live Well Kent & Medway network we deliver a service called Living Betterthat supports those with enduring mental health issues as well as people with complex social factors that are affecting their personal recovery and ability to live independently with confidence

As a Mental Health & Housing Navigator youll work one-to-one with clients to co-produce personalised recovery plans that reflect their goals aspirations and challenges. Youll help people build resilience improve mental health insight and navigate housing issues. Youll also work closely with a wide range of partners across health social care and the voluntary sector to ensure joined-up effective support.

This is a community-based role that requires independence initiative and a strong commitment to recovery-focused practice. Youll be part of a passionate and supportive team helping to shape a service that truly meets people where they are.

The role requires:

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or housing needs ideally in a community setting
• Confidence in managing a caseload and recognising when to refer to other professionals or services
• A recovery-focused strengths-based approach to support planning and delivery
• The ability to identify and manage risk and safeguarding concerns effectively
• Strong partnership working skills and the ability to build relationships with a range of local services
• Excellent record-keeping and the ability to maintain accurate timely and compliant client records
• A flexible proactive and person-centred mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and best practice

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

Working pattern:Mondays to Fridays 9.00am to 5.00pm with some flexibility required.

Location type:On-site

Contract type:Fixed Term until3rd March 2027 (with the potential to be extended - subject to funding)

Interview date:8th September 2026

The contract for this role runs untilthe 3rd of March hope toextendthe contract if new funding is obtained but this isnt guaranteed at the time of writing this job advert.

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 contactNatalie Saleson0or

For any further information regarding the 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.