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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 Support Workers to join our Group Living Service in Bradford. This is a permanent full time position working 35 hours per week. The Group Living Services (GLS) provides short-term accommodation and support for young people aged between 16 and 18. We support young people leaving care and unaccompanied asylum seeking children in need of accommodation.

The role

You will encourage independent and positive behaviours in accordance with the individuals personal support plan. You will assist with domestic duties and the emotional aspects of maintaining an accommodation and liaise with other support networks. You will support and encourage young people to develop existing skills and gain confidence in order to move to permanent housing as soon as realistically possible The Group Living Service covers three services across Bradford, which you will be required to support, travelling is therefore an essential requirement for this role.

Further detail can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

What we are looking for

Experience of working with children and young people
Knowledge and understanding of issues facing care leavers and looked after children
Knowledge and understanding of issues facing unaccompanied asylum seeking children
Hold a level 3 NVQ qualification in Health and Social Care with Children and Young

People or the willingness and ability to undertake this qualification once in post

An understanding of Ofsted regulations (this could be in relation to children’s homes or education settings) (Desirable)
Experience of housing management including health and safety, repairs and maintenance, property checks, tenancy agreements, etc. (Desirable)
Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
Valid driving licence and own a vehicle for business use.
Enhanced DBS

What Horton offers in return?

In return, this role is offering a salary of £26,132 per annum based on a 35 hour week. The role also offers excellent benefits including 6 weeks of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays alongside with exception training and development opportunities.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form in full, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.

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