Housing Support Worker
Foundation
Harrogate
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Permanent
REF: INS1065266
Passion meets purpose!
Are you passionate about empowering young people to overcome challenges and achieve independence? If so, join the team at Harrogate Young People’s Pathway as a Housing Support Worker and help young individuals to build brighter futures.
As a Housing Support Worker, your responsibilities will involve building rapport and relationships with our clients to provide personalised assistance to address their individual needs, promote independence, and facilitate their successful transition into independent living.
If you have:
* A strong commitment to supporting young people facing homelessness.
* Empathy and the ability to build trust and rapport with vulnerable individuals.
* An understanding of the challenges and issues faced by young people experiencing homelessness.
* Access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence.
* Experience of providing advice and support on a one-to-one basis and managing a caseload.
* Knowledge of tenancy and property management including arrears control and courts procedure.
Then we think this role would be great for you!
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 Raman Nicol, Service Manager via email raman.nicol@foundationuk.org or phone 07891 852018.
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.
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