Lead Support Worker


Company:	Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
Salary:	£18 to £18 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	City of London, EC2V 7HH
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Lead Support Worker - Mobile Intervention Support Team (MIST)

Location: London

Start: 2nd November 2026

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Duration: Temporary ongoing

Rate: £18 PAYE + Holiday Pay

The Role

Thames Reach are looking for an experienced

Lead Support Worker to join the MIST team during a particularly busy period.

MIST supports clients moving into

temporary accommodation (TA), helping them stabilise their circumstances and progress towards

move-on and sustainable housing.

With the City opening

new temporary accommodation, the team is expecting a significant increase in workload. We're therefore looking for someone

reliable, experienced and confident who can hit the ground running and provide additional support during this busy period.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of clients with

complex needs

Support clients living in

temporary accommodation

Develop and monitor

move-on plans

Support around

substance misuse, mental health, immigration and housing

Liaise with

commissioners and partner agencies, providing updates on client progress

Maintain accurate case notes and support plans

Identify and manage safeguarding/risk issues

⭐ Provide experienced support to the wider team during a busy period

✅ You'll Need

Experience in

homelessness, supported accommodation, outreach or resettlement

Experience

holding a complex caseload

Strong understanding of

move-on and housing pathways

Confident working with

commissioners and external agencies

Reliable, organised and able to

hit the ground running

Strong communication and case-management skills

Ideal for an experienced Homelessness Support Worker, Lead Worker, Resettlement Worker, Outreach Worker or Floating Support Worker.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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