Housing Support Worker, Darlington
Social care
The Vacancy
Join Our Team as a Housing Support Worker!
Are you passionate about helping people rebuild their lives and achieve independent living? Do you thrive in a varied role where no two days are the same?
We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Housing Support Worker to join our team, supporting adults aged 18+ who may be experiencing homelessness, isolation, safeguarding concerns, or other complex needs. Managing your own caseload, you'll work in a trauma-informed way to assess needs, develop personalised support plans, and empower individuals to overcome barriers, build life skills, and successfully move on to independent living.
Working closely with clients, landlords, partners, and external agencies, you'll coordinate support plans, facilitate move-ins, conduct property visits, and connect people with the services they need to succeed. If you're a great communicator with a passion for empowering others, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help transform lives every day.
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 Tom Record tom.record@inspirenorth.co.uk, or 07525910806.
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.
**Working hours/days to be discussed at interview based on the availability of the candidate. Once agreed, the days/hours would be on a permanent working rota.
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!
Are you passionate about helping people rebuild their lives and achieve independent living? Do you thrive in a varied role where no two days are the same?
We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Housing Support Worker to join our team, supporting adults aged 18+ who may be experiencing homelessness, isolation, safeguarding concerns, or other complex needs. Managing your own caseload, you'll work in a trauma-informed way to assess needs, develop personalised support plans, and empower individuals to overcome barriers, build life skills, and successfully move on to independent living.
Working closely with clients, landlords, partners, and external agencies, you'll coordinate support plans, facilitate move-ins, conduct property visits, and connect people with the services they need to succeed. If you're a great communicator with a passion for empowering others, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help transform lives every day.
Who we're looking for:
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals in supported accommodation
- A natural communicator - warm, human, and able to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries
- Knowledge and understanding safeguarding responsibilities
- A UK driving licence (or one valid in the UK) and access to a vehicle for work.
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 - 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 Tom Record tom.record@inspirenorth.co.uk, or 07525910806.
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.
**Working hours/days to be discussed at interview based on the availability of the candidate. Once agreed, the days/hours would be on a permanent working rota.
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.