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Horton Housing

Horton Housing is a not-for-profit Housing Association that manages a wide range of different housing, training and support services across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and North Yorkshire. We offer support to a variety of people, including those who are homeless or at risk, young people and refugees. We offer accommodation, skills and language support, and use a strength based approach to help the people we support achieve their goals in a manner which works for them.

We are currently recruiting for a Floating Support Worker to join our HACS 4-Men service in Bradford. This role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The role

The Floating Support Worker plays a crucial role in the community, empowering individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to build on their strengths and achieve positive outcomes. Using a trauma-informed approach, they promote good health, encourage community engagement, and support access to essential health services. Through personalised and compassionate support, they help individuals develop resilience and move towards greater independence and stability.

For further detail see the Recruitment Pack.

What we are looking for

A respectful and clear approach to communicating with others
Passionate about people using their talents and abilities to solve their own problems
Knowledge of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness including rough sleeping. This knowledge could have been gained through lived experience or in a paid or voluntary capacity
Knowledge of the challenges faced by people experiencing multiple disadvantages including drug and alcohol dependency. This knowledge could have been gained through lived experience or in a paid or voluntary capacity
An understanding of the welfare benefits system
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a person-led way
Demonstrates high levels of emotional intelligence and resilience
Commitment to contribute towards creating and working in a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE)
A commitment to partnership working

Proficiency in accurate record-keeping and the ability to operate IT systems used for support planning
Enhanced DBS
Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

We welcome applications from people that have the desire and passion to help others, although experience is not essential for this role, you must have an insight and understanding of delivering support to individuals in their home and remotely. A full induction and training is provided.

What Horton offers in return?

In return, this role is offering £25,012 per year. The role also offers excellent benefits including 6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays and exceptional training and development opportunities.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form in full, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role. We shortlist based on the person specification, please tailor your application to this.

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