The Vacancy
Join Our Team as a Housing Support Worker!
Do you enjoy helping people find stability, confidence and a safe place to call home? If you want to make a real difference in your community, this could be the perfect role for you.
As part of the Wakefield Access to Housing Pathway Team, you'll support adults across the district who need accommodation or are at risk of homelessness. You'll manage your own caseload, carry out assessment, create trauma-informed support plans, and provide practical person-centred guidance that helps clients move towards independent living.
This is a role for someone who loves variety, autonomy, and community connection. You'll build strong professional relationships with clients, work closely with partner agencies, landlords, and specialist services, and play an active part in matching individuals to suitable accommodation.
Who we're looking for:
We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things - and we want you to be part of that.
Here's what you'll enjoy as part of our team:
If you're ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Lynn Hirst, Service Manager via Lynn.Hirst@inspirenorth.co.uk or 07891 874370.
Recruitment is ongoing, and we're reviewing applications as they come in. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as early as possible. Please note that we may close the advert at any time if we find the right candidate or receive a high volume of strong applications.
Good Luck!
* You may use AI tools to support your application, but please ensure it is written in your own voice and reflects your experience, strengths, and reasons for applying.
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
Join Our Team as a Housing Support Worker!
Do you enjoy helping people find stability, confidence and a safe place to call home? If you want to make a real difference in your community, this could be the perfect role for you.
As part of the Wakefield Access to Housing Pathway Team, you'll support adults across the district who need accommodation or are at risk of homelessness. You'll manage your own caseload, carry out assessment, create trauma-informed support plans, and provide practical person-centred guidance that helps clients move towards independent living.
This is a role for someone who loves variety, autonomy, and community connection. You'll build strong professional relationships with clients, work closely with partner agencies, landlords, and specialist services, and play an active part in matching individuals to suitable accommodation.
Who we're looking for:
- Experience of working with vulnerable people.
- Good interpersonal skills including listening and display empathy
- Experience of managing a caseload, delivering support, and maintaining records.
- A valid UK driving licence (or one permitting driving in the UK) and access to a vehicle for work purposes
We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things - and we want you to be part of that.
Here's what you'll enjoy as part of our team:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
- Hybrid working (where applicable) - enjoy the best of both worlds!
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service - because your time off matters.
- A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7,including access to counselling and GP services - your wellbeing is a priority.
- Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
- Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
- Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.
- Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility - we embrace and celebrate diversity.
- A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
- Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.
If you're ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Lynn Hirst, Service Manager via Lynn.Hirst@inspirenorth.co.uk or 07891 874370.
Recruitment is ongoing, and we're reviewing applications as they come in. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as early as possible. Please note that we may close the advert at any time if we find the right candidate or receive a high volume of strong applications.
Good Luck!
* You may use AI tools to support your application, but please ensure it is written in your own voice and reflects your experience, strengths, and reasons for applying.
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.