Support Worker - Bradford, United Kingdom - Horton Housing Association

Horton Housing Association

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Bradford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Reference

HHA2- 64
Job Type

Permanent
Department

HACS-4 Women (Accommodation), HACS-4 Women (Floating Support)
Location

Bradford- . Recruitment Pack - Support Worker
Horton Housing

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.

We are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to join our HACS 4 WOMEN service - based in Bradford.

This role is 35 hours per week, on a shift/rota basis.

The role

As a Support Worker for HACS 4 WOMEN, you will be responsible for providing person-led support based on the individuals need, risk assessment and support plan.

You will assist individuals in the practical and emotional aspects of maintaining their accommodation and liaising with any other support networks.

You will be helping people to develop new and existing skills to help them sustain their accommodation, and move on to long-term housing.

What we are looking for

An understanding or experience of the challenges faced by people going through difficult times e.g. homelessness, illhealth, offending, unemployment etc.
Understanding of and/or experience of strengthbased, personled approaches
Experience in a working environment supporting people with similar backgrounds as our clients
Experience of working in a housing and/or health and social care setting. Examples include tenancy management, housing related support, supported housing, hostel and residential care
Valid driving licence and use of vehicle for work purposes
Ability to maintain professional boundaries
Ability to work flexible hours

What Horton offers in return?
In return, this role is offering a salary of up to £24,652.

The role also offers excellent benefits including 30 days annual leave, contributory healthcare plan, flexibility in hours and exceptional training and development opportunities.

How to apply
Please upload your CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.