Job Description
About The Role
St Mungo s Hackney Move On service provides semi-independent accommodation consisting of 39 bed spaces split between 7 shared properties to people exiting short stay/long term hostel/supported housing provisions in preparation for independent general needs accommodation. Clients accessing our services have all experienced homelessness, may be in recovery for substance or alcohol use or an addressed mental health need or are currently positively engaged with external services around any identified needs.
Our team is looking for a Housing and Lettings Worker who will play a key role in providing a welcoming, safe and supportive environment while providing housing and tenancy related management support to clients at the service. You will be responsible for the quick turn-around of bed space voids and supporting new/current clients with benefits claims, accessing relevant health care and treatment appointments and signposting to other relevant support services. Additional responsibilities will include:
- Working as part of a team in to ensure that a person-centred approach is taken when working with clients
- Advice and assistance to clients in relation to fulfilling tenancy conditions
- Advice and assistance to clients to identify and access move-on options
- Taking the lead on the process of clearing rooms when residents leave, deal with housing management and maintenance issues across our 7 sites and support the day to day running of the office and other communal areas.
Hackney Move On is staffed on a rota basis between the hours of 9am 9pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays and includes periods of lone working.
About you
This role will suit people with some experience of housing or property management, experience of providing excellent service and managing complex and difficult situations in relation to people. You should also have:
- Good communication skills and the ability to work with others whilst managing your own time.
- A non-judgemental approach to working with homeless people and an understanding of the needs and support requirements of vulnerable clients on low (or no) incomes; including those with mental health and/or substance dependency problems.
- Ability to learn internal systems, processes and IT applications to manage compliance within the service.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
St Mungo's is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 22nd Jan 2026
Interview and assessments on: w/c 9th Feb 2026
What we offer
Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
Great Pay and Other Benefits
