We are currently recruiting for multiple Housing Support Workers to join our Homelessness Partnership service in Bradford. This position is 35 hours per week.

The role

As our service expands with a new team, this is your opportunity to be part of shaping its development and making a real impact.

As a Support Worker, you will adopt a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that your support is responsive to the impact of past experiences on individuals’ well-being. You will empower people to develop essential life skills, maintain tenancy agreements, and achieve positive outcomes.

Your role will involve delivering tenancy readiness training and providing tailored support to help individuals transition into permanent housing. You will assist with both the practical and emotional aspects of sustaining accommodation, working closely with other support services to ensure holistic support.

You will be responsible for addressing immediate needs such as accessing welfare benefits, securing food and clothing, and ensuring access to healthcare. Your support will be guided by thorough assessments and personalised plans, helping individuals build confidence and independence in managing their accommodation.

Join us at this exciting time and contribute to the growth and success of our service!

What we are looking for

• Experience of working with people who have a range of needs, such as drug or alcohol challenges, rough sleeping, mental health challenges and a history of offending.
• Health and safety task including in the maintenance of properties (i.e. fire alarm tests, property checks, reporting repairs etc.)
• Equality and diversity, which promotes and values people as individuals.
• Planning, organising and prioritise work.
• Have excellent communication and ICT skills.
• You are approachable, adaptable and have the ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure.
• Valid driving license and vehicle is desirable
• Enhanced DBS

What Horton offers in return?

In return, this role is offering a salary of £26,132 based on a 35 hour week. The role also offers excellent benefits including 6 weeks annual leave and exceptional training and development opportunities.

Please see the recruitment pack for more details.