Homeless Support Worker

Background

A Homeless Support Worker helps people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their home. You provide practical support like helping them access accommodation, benefits, and healthcare, while also offering emotional support and advice. You might work in hostels, day centres, or outreach teams, building trust with vulnerable people and connecting them to services that can improve their lives.

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Next Step Roles

Senior Support Worker→Hostel Manager→Housing Advice Officer→Community Outreach Coordinator

Publications

Inside HousingHomeless Link Magazine

Books

The Ragged Trousered PhilanthropistsEvicted: Poverty and Profit in the American CityA Place to Call Home

Movies

IDaniel BlakeCathy Come Home

Key Figures

Rosie BoycottCrisis UK founder; Baroness Sherlockhomelessness campaigner; Sadiq Khanhousing policy advocate

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference362.5, 361.05For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Homeless Outreach WorkerHousing Support WorkerRough Sleeper Support OfficerHomelessness Advisor

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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