Housing Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Do you possess the skills to guide and empower them towards independent living? If so, we are looking for Housing Support Workers to help make a difference at Our Way Leeds!

As a Housing Support Worker, you will take on a crucial role in providing key support and guidance to young people as they navigate the challenges of independent living. Your responsibilities will include building supportive relationships, assisting with the creation and implementation of support plans, collaborating with fellow team members, and working independently when necessary.

If you have:

• Experience working with vulnerable young people aged 16 to 20
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and motivate positive change
• Knowledge of housing options and relevant procedures
• Proficiency in record-keeping and administration

Then we think this role would be great for you!

What’s in it for you?

Well, as part of the Foundation 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
• 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 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! If you are ready to be part of an organisation that changes lives and strengthens communities, we would love to hear from you!

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!