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.

Applicants for this position must be available for interview 22nd September 2026.

In this role, we’re looking for someone with experience supporting people facing homelessness, addiction, mental ill health or other complex needs — or clearly transferable experience from a related field. You’ll bring a trauma-informed, person-centred approach, confident written and verbal communication, and a good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality. You’ll need to be able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, as part of a shared rota. Experience of key working or support planning, knowledge of harm reduction approaches, or a relevant qualification in health or social care would be helpful, but is not essential — we’re happy to hear from people who can demonstrate the right values and approach.

If successful, you’ll be joining a new team at Crowstone Manor, a supported housing project in Southend-on-Sea. You’ll be working alongside colleagues to provide intensive, tailored support to residents who are ready to rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose and hope, as part of a rota that includes weekdays, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

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.