Housing Support Worker

Horton Housing is a not-for-profit Housing Association that manages a wide range of different housing, training and support services across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and North Yorkshire. We offer support to a variety of people, including those who are homeless or at risk, young people and refugees. We offer accommodation, skills and language support, and use a strength based approach to help the people we support achieve their goals in a manner which works for them.

The role

You will be responsible for managing a caseload, which includes supporting people to maintain their tenancy, achieve successful outcomes and reduce the risk of offending. You will be responsible for delivering tenancy ready training and support to enable individuals to move on, into permanent housing. You will assist individuals in the practical and emotional aspects of maintaining their accommodation and liaising with other support services.  You will ensure immediate needs are met, such as access to welfare benefits, food, clothing and health care. You will provide appropriate support based on the person’s needs, risk assessment and support plan. 

The service runs 24 hours a day; 7 days a week therefore this role requires the ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

What we are looking for

Knowledge, Skills and Experience of the following:

• Working with people with complex needs, including people leaving the criminal justice system and other social care environments, people with mental health issues, offending behaviour, drug and/or alcohol problems.
• Vocational training and/or professional development for the post (e.g. mental health awareness, welfare benefits, housing, drug & alcohol problems) is desirable however training will be provided
• An understanding of the Criminal Justice system and Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), and the principles of risk assessment and how to identify and report patterns of potentially risky behaviour
• Health and safety task including in the maintenance of properties (i.e. fire alarm tests, property checks, reporting repairs etc.)
• Planning, organising and prioritise work to maintain accurate and timely reports. 

What Horton offers in return?

In return, this role is offering a salary of £26,132 per year. The role also offers excellent benefits including 6 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, and exceptional training and development opportunities.

Please see the recruitment pack for more details.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form in full, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.

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 or leave the tab open.

Role Closing Date: 23rd October 2024