Apprentice Support Assistant

Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? Are you considering a career in Social Care? If so, you might want to consider getting a head-start in the industry through an apprenticeship at Horton Housing Association.

We are currently recruiting for an Apprentice Support Assistant to join our Young Persons’ Prevention and Support Service (YPASS), based in Calderdale. This role reports into the YPASS manager. This role is 30 hours per week.

The role

This is an opportunity to start a career in Health and Social Care. You will be trained to the highest standard and work as part of the wider YPASS team. You will oversee the referral and assessment module and support young people (aged 16-25) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness via our Drop-in and telephone support.

You will assist our Early Intervention & Prevention coach to provide a range of housing related support services to clients - including registering with housing providers, bidding for properties, applying for grants, independent living skills, and access to other services including housing, training and education and health promotion.

What we are looking for

• Hardworking and have the ability to work in a busy environment
• Competent IT user including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• A* - C in English and Maths (or the equivalent level qualification) desired but not essential
• Punctual and reliable.

• Excellent communication skills and approachable and friendly. 
• Non- judgmental personality and the ability to work in a small team

What Horton offers in return?

In return, this role is offering an apprenticeship salary of £6.40 per hour. The role also offers excellent benefits including 6 weeks annual leave (plus bank holidays), and exceptional training and development opportunities.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form in full, detailing why you are interested in the role and why you would be a good fit.

When going into the application form, please have the following on hand before you start:

• Your employment history
• Your education history
• Your personal statement in a Word document

You will not be able to go in and out of the application form, please complete in one sitting

Role closing: 11:59pm 6th December