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Housing Support Worker
- Annual Salary: £12.85 per hour
- Location: Halifax, HX1
- Job Type: Hybrid, Full-time, Temporary
We are seeking a dedicated Housing Support Worker to provide intense specialist support around domestic abuse to women with complex needs, including drug/alcohol and mental health issues. This role involves working on a flexible rota basis, including regular evening and weekend work, and requires the ability to undertake regular visits to clients’ homes and other suitable meeting places.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Act as a keyworker to a small number of clients staying in safe accommodation who have complex needs, focusing primarily on domestic abuse.
- Provide intensive, flexible support to individuals with multiple issues, including drug/alcohol and mental health issues.
- Assess and identify needs, co-producing support plans with service users based on a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach, taking the lead coordination role where necessary.
- Complete comprehensive risk/safety assessments and plans in line with relevant Calderdale Safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Advise and assist clients in obtaining benefits, health, and social care entitlements, including attending appointments and advocating for them.
- Assist clients in securing and moving into settled accommodation, understanding their responsibilities as tenants, and how to sustain their tenancy.
- Work using a trauma-informed approach, prioritising the emotional safety and wellbeing of the client.
- Liaise with the Housing Options Team to provide information necessary for determining the Council’s duties under homelessness legislation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Level 3 qualification in Social Care, Health, Housing, or other relevant fields, or proven relevant experience.
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- Experience working directly with adults who have experienced multiple disadvantages.
- Experience in housing support work.
- Ability to influence and motivate others to change behaviour.
- This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with both Adult and Children’s Barred List Checks.
Benefits:
- Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
- Secure and user-friendly online timesheet system.
- Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.
- Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
- Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
- Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.
To apply for this Housing Support Worker position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
