Job Description

Southampton Housing First

supports individuals aged 16 and over, who have high support needs and a history of entrenched or repeat homelessness, to have a home of their own where they can regain stability, safety, and support. We work in partnership with the council and various housing association to deliver intensive person-centred support and accommodation choices.


Our priority is to find safe, permanent housing that's suitable for the client. Once housing is found our dedicated team provides intensive one to one support to enable clients to maintain their accommodation and achieve their goals.


If you love working with people and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you!



We were formed in April 2001 through the merger of the Society of St Dismas (founded in 1962) and St Petroc Housing association (founded in 1972). Both organisations shared a passion for housing and supporting vulnerable single people.


Our vision today is to give people who are homeless, vulnerable or in need of support, the opportunity to build a brighter future.


We have services in Berkshire, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Sussex.


We support 16-65 year olds. Our services include outreach to rough sleepers, supported accommodation (direct access hostels, move-on accommodation, and resettlement flats), day centres, community support, housing first and landlord support services.