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 Housing Support Worker to join Bradford Homeless Partnership. The Bradford Homeless Partnership deliver a service, in partnership with Bradford Cyrenians. The services offer short-term temporary and emergency accommodation for people in the Bradford District who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The role
In this role you will be responsible for supporting people in multiple services in the Bradford area to move into permanent housing. You will assist clients in the practical and emotional aspects of maintaining their accommodation and liaising with other support services. You will ensure immediate needs are met, such as access to welfare benefits, food, clothing and health care. You will provide appropriate support based on the individual’s need, risk assessment and support plan. You will have the ability to carry out domestic duties and minor repairs to ensure clients have a clean and safe living environment.
What we are looking for
What Horton offers in return?
In return, this role is offering a salary of £26,132 per year. The role also offers excellent benefits including 6 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, and exceptional training and development opportunities.
Please see the recruitment pack for more details.
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, so make sure you address this in your supporting statement.
When going into the application form, please have the following on hand before you start:
You will not be able to go in and out of the application form, please complete in one sitting or leave the tab open.
Role Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 26th January
Interview Date: 3rd February