Specialist Health Lead

About Single Homeless Project

Single Homeless Project is London's leading homelessness charity, helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. They prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives. They work with a bold, compassionate and trauma-informed approach, putting people first in everything they do.

The Role

As Specialist Health Lead within the Camden Housing First service, you will pioneer a human-centred approach to health within homelessness services. You will work directly with people often overlooked by traditional systems, building trust, completing health assessments, designing personal health support plans, and acting as the vital link between individuals and the health support they deserve.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete health assessments and design personal health support plans for clients
• Lead multidisciplinary meetings and open doors to essential health services
• Map local services, influence partnerships and drive more inclusive healthcare approaches
• Build trust with clients who may feel wary of traditional services
• Work within a psychologically informed, trauma-informed environment
• Support safeguarding, record keeping, data and reporting requirements

Requirements

• Knowledge of common health issues and barriers to care faced by people experiencing homelessness
• Ability to build trust and engage clients who may be wary of services
• Understanding of local health systems and ability to navigate them confidently
• Experience or awareness of working with survivors of domestic abuse
• Strong skills in support planning, safeguarding, advocacy and reporting
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What They Offer

• Starting salary of £34,127 rising to £36,947 per annum
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working hours with core hours of 10am–4pm
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive training programme and real opportunities to grow

How to Apply

Apply as soon as possible via the button above — applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the role may close early once a suitable candidate is identified. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.