Lead Support Worker

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.