At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable individuals in achieving their goals and maintaining housing.
- Company: Fusion Housing, dedicated to helping communities in West Yorkshire.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, flexible working, health cash plan, and pension contributions.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs and a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 24920 - 24920 £ per year.
FUSION HOUSING works across the Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield districts of West Yorkshire, providing help for our communities to find and maintain housing through legal advice, employment support, learning opportunities, supported accommodation and local food bank provision.
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Salary: Band 3A £24,920 per annum (2% pay rise in Oct26)
Contract: Fixed Term for 6 months
Location: Huddersfield (Pearl House, 10 John William Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BA). There will be a requirement to attend any HOMEs properties in Huddersfield and Dewsbury.
Fusion Housing are looking for the right person to join our support team within our HOMEs service; you will be experienced in supporting vulnerable individuals to realise their goals.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting people, finding out about their life journey and working together to make their goals a reality through support planning.
- Updating support plans and risk assessments.
- Providing person centred support to adults who sometimes have very complex and challenging behaviours such as learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety and personality disorders and psychotic disorders.
- Encouraging individuals to build their confidence so they can create good relations with others.
- Linking in with other professionals such as Housing Officers, Social Workers and CPNs.
- Helping remove the barriers people may have to finding suitable independent housing.
- Being understanding and supportive when times are tough; you’ll become that friendly face for someone to talk and listen to, whilst supporting the client to tenancy sustainment.
Qualities:
- A positive, enthusiastic attitude with a sense of curiosity and lots of imagination.
- Someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, dynamic team where people support each other and are happy to get stuck in.
- Being able to work on own initiative and enjoy the challenge of an ever changing workload.
Fusion Housing has a commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk and will ensure that all its policies reflect this. This recruitment is taking place under our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Procedures. An Enhanced DBS check will be required.
Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave, 2 floating days; statutory bank holidays (all pro-rata for P/T staff)
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working policy
- 30-minute paid break per day
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme
- Sick pay scheme
- Inclusive maternity and parental policies and pay
- Health cash plan
- Access to corporate KAL membership
- A full range of staff and peer support networks
Support Worker (Kirklees) in Huddersfield employer: Fusion Housing
Fusion Housing is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and empathy are at the forefront. Located in Huddersfield, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults.
