Housing Support Assistant
* Location: Harrogate
* Salary: Real Living Wage, £25,879 per annum pro rata
* Hours: Part Time, 24 hours per week
* Type: Permanent
* REF: INS1075318
Passion meets purpose!
Become a Housing Support Assistant and help young individuals build brighter futures.
As a Housing Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our team of Housing Support Workers who manage a caseload of clients. Your responsibilities will involve building rapport and relationships with our clients to address their individual needs, promote independence, and facilitate their successful transition to independent living. This is a hostel-based role which will include evening, nights (i.e., sleep shifts), weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis.
If you have:
* Strong commitment to supporting young people facing homelessness
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Empathy and the ability to build trust and rapport with vulnerable individuals
* Flexibility to work evening, night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts as required
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* An understanding of the challenges and issues faced by young people experiencing homelessness
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?
We’re committed to providing an environment in which you can be yourself and thrive. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:
* Commitment to flexible working
* 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 Beth Grindrod, Team Leader via email beth.grindrod@foundationuk.org or phone 07525 910821.
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!
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 16th February 2025
Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 26th February 2025
Apply here: Housing Support Assistant - Inspire North
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