Are you passionate about supporting people out of homelessness?

We are looking for people who bring a range of skills to the organisation to help us meet our mission. ​HARP is South Essex’s leading homelessness charity and every year we work with around 1,000 local people to help them overcome or avoid homelessness.​ It is an exciting time to be joining HARP. The organisation has undergone significant change and growth over the past twelve months and we have ambitious plans for the future which will continue to transform lives.

As part of the role you’ll lead a small team of Resettlement & Rapid Reconnection Workers and a PRS Liaison Worker, reporting to the Head of Prevention & Move On. The team works  a operational service, helping people sleeping rough or living in our supported accommodation move quickly into safe, sustainable homes – through rapid resettlement, reconnection and our Private Rented Sector pathway. You’ll work closely with partners across Southend City Council, outreach services, health providers and local landlords, as part of HARP’s wider push to support people earlier and more practically, including through our new Prevention Hub on Southend High Street.

In this role, we’re looking for someone with strong leadership experience in person-centred, trauma-informed services, and a good understanding of homelessness legislation, welfare benefits and landlord/tenant law. You’ll have experience managing or supervising staff within housing or support services, and a track record in case management, reconnection practice or resettlement work. You should be an excellent communicator who can manage conflict, maintain professional boundaries and build confident relationships with residents, colleagues and partner agencies. You’ll be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and confident assessing and managing risk, including safeguarding concerns. Above all, we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and who leads with the same patience, honesty and kindness we ask of the whole team. Experience of partnership working with statutory and voluntary sector agencies is essential. A qualification in Housing, Health & Social Care or a related field, lived experience of homelessness, or a full UK driving licence would all be an advantage, though none are required.

Interviews will take place on the 7th October 2026

At HARP, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that equity is essential to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, socioeconomic background, or other characteristics, have access to equal opportunities for employment, advancement, and success. We are dedicated to ensuring that our hiring, promotion, and compensation practices are fair, transparent, and free from bias. We actively seek to identify and eliminate barriers to employment and professional growth for underrepresented groups, and we embrace diverse perspectives as a source of strength, innovation, and growth. Our commitment to equity means that we provide ongoing training and support to ensure that all employees can thrive in their roles and contribute meaningfully to our mission. We continually assess our policies, programs, and culture to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our staff and fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, and accountability. By embedding equity in our workplace, we aim to create a culture where differences are not just respected but celebrated, and where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We believe that when everyone has an equal chance to succeed, we all benefit.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please fill out the application form below. You’ll need to confirm your right to work, fill out your contact details, attach your CV and Covering letter and fill our a short equality, diversity and inclusion questionnaire. You can save and resume your application at any time.