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Housing Support Worker - Doncaster Complex Needs

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locationDoncaster, UK
PublishedPublished: Published today
Social care
Full Time
Housing Support Worker (x2) - Doncaster Complex Needs

Doncaster
Full-Time | 39 Hours Per Week | 9:00am - 5:00pm

At Target Housing, we believe that safe, stable accommodation combined with the right support can transform lives. For over 30 years, we've helped individuals facing complex challenges move towards independence, confidence, and a brighter future. We're now looking for a compassionate and motivated Housing Support Worker to join our team in Doncaster.

About the Role: In this rewarding role, you'll support a caseload of residents living in shared and independent accommodation. Using a psychologically informed and trauma-informed approach, you'll help individuals develop the skills they need to move on to independent living. You'll build strong, positive relationships and work collaboratively with external agencies to provide holistic, person-centred support.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Supporting residents as they move into and out of accommodation
  • Creating and reviewing personalised support plans and risk assessments
  • Acting as a keyworker, offering guidance, motivation, and practical support
  • Helping residents manage finances, maximise income, and access benefits
  • Promoting independence, wellbeing, and personal development
  • Monitoring tenancy responsibilities, including rent and property upkeep
  • Liaising with external agencies such as Probation and local authorities
  • Supporting residents to resolve conflicts and build positive relationships
  • Maintaining accurate records in line with policies and audit requirements
  • Contributing to resident activities and service development
What We're Looking For: You'll ideally have:
  • Experience or understanding of working with vulnerable groups
  • Knowledge of supported housing or similar services
  • Awareness of welfare benefits and support systems
  • Understanding of risk assessments and support planning
  • Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
  • Confidence in managing challenging situations with sound judgment
Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What We Offer:

Annual Leave:
  • 28 days + bank holidays
  • Increasing to 33 days with service
Benefits include:
  • Career development and structured training
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Westfield Health & financial wellbeing support
  • Blue Light Card eligibility
  • 4% employer pension contribution
  • A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the workforce and individuals with lived experience.

Additional Information
  • Enhanced DBS check required
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
  • Participation in on-call rota and team duties required
  • Two satisfactory employment references are required
Apply Now

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that truly changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.

For informal enquiries, please contact: claire.flint@targethousing.org.uk