Job Description

Salary

26,850 rising to 29,644 after 5 years' service

Location

Canterbury

This is a permanent

,

full time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 BST.

The vacancy

About the role:

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're delivering a new service (Living Better) that 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, you'll work one-to-one with clients to co-produce personalised recovery plans that reflect their goals, aspirations, and challenges. You'll help people build resilience, improve mental health insight, and navigate housing issues. You'll 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. You'll 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:

9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.

Contract type:

Permanent

Interview date:

Monday 25th August 2025.

Please note, salaries are pro-rata for part-time positions.

For further information about the role, or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager, please contact Alexi Brook on 07734 595321 or email AlexiBrook@porchlight.org.uk


For any further information regarding the application process please contact hr@porchlight.org.uk

The charity

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.

The benefits

Generous annual leave entitlements

Generous pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Occupational maternity and support pay

Employee assistance programme

Access to mental health first aiders

Sponsorship for professional qualifications

Staff loans

Hybrid and flexible working

Life assurance