Are you passionate about empowering people to rebuild their lives? Join us at Scarborough RACS and be a part of a life-changing team!
Scarborough Resettlement and Community Safety Scheme (RACS) is part of a North Yorkshire-wide initiative service focused on providing housing-related support to high and medium-risk offenders. Working in partnership with The National Probation Service (NPS), we offer a vital community-based support service to help individuals successfully transition to independent living. We believe in second chances and are committed to helping clients rebuild their lives and reduce the risk of reoffending.
As a Housing Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in helping clients access safe, stable housing and develop skills for a positive future. Working with clients on a one-to-one basis. Each client you work with has faced unique challenges so your approach will be compassionate, flexible, and tailored to each individual.
If you have …
* The ability to demonstrate emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
* Good verbal and written communication skills, including accuracy and attention to detail
* Experience or understanding of working with clients to develop independent living skills and support rehabilitation.
* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for vulnerable adults, especially those with an offending history
* Working knowledge of welfare and housing benefits.
* Access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence
Then we think this role would be great for you!
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, if you can do most of what we are looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!
What’s in it for you?
Well, as part of the Inspire North team you’ll make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start. We’re committed to providing an environment in which you can be yourself and thrive. You will benefit from:
* Commitment to flexible working
* Hybrid working (where applicable)
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
* Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
* Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
* Employer contributory pension scheme
* Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
* Care workers discounts
* Access to our Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility Network etc.
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Access to Corporate Health Plan
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve, and are also proudly and actively anti-racist as such you are expected to drive the agenda forward.
As an organisation we believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self!
For an informal chat about the role please contact Megan Burrows, Service Manager via
We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.
Good Luck!