Housing Support Worker Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Job description
Reference
HHA23 – 21
Job Type
Permanent
Department
NewStart
Location
Bradford
Are you passionate about empowering others to achieve their ambitions?
The New Start Service are looking for a Housing Support Worker to join their team. This is a full time position, 35 hours a week, £24,652.00 per annum. We offer great benefit 7.6 weeks annual holiday per year, including bank holidays and much more.
The New Start Service provides supported accommodation, dispersed accommodation, floating support visits to ex-offenders and people who may be at risk of re-offending. The service is for those with a high degree of housing need who are at risk of re-offending. The support provided is usually short-term, for six months, to provide a pathway to independent living and to secure longer-term accommodation.
You will be responsible for supporting people to maintain their tenancy, achieve successful outcomes and reduce the risk of offending. You will deliver 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. You must hold a valid driving licence and own a vehicle, insured for business use.
Please download the recruitment pack for more information
How to apply
Please unload your CV and a cover letter as part of the application process
Closing Date: 14th May 2023 Interview Day: 22nd May 2023
