Housing Support Worker in Huddersfield

Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people with becoming tenancy ready, including assisting them to access welfare benefits, and registering for housing with the local authority? Are you empathetic and caring, showing understanding and respect to people experiencing difficult circumstances? Then this role is for you!

Horton Housing are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to join our established service in central Huddersfield on a full time permanent contract. The salary on offer is £27,588.00 per annum, and you will be entitled to 6 week paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) as well as full access to our Employee Assistance Programme. You must be able to work flexibly across Mondays to Sundays as the contact will be on a rota basis, including working some weekends.

Reporting to the Scheme Manager, you will work in partnership with the people we support to devise a tailored support plan and support them in achieving their individual goals. This may include helping them to access welfare and supporting them to attend any appointments. You will also be responsible for the welfare of the people we support, undertaking welfare checks, housing management, and following safeguarding policies.

ESSENTIAL SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience of working with people with multiple needs, people who may have mental health challenges, offending behaviour, drug and/or alcohol problems.
• Skills in planning, organising and prioritising work to maintain accurate and timely reports.
• You are approachable, adaptable and have the ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure.
• Be empathetic and caring, showing understanding and respect to people experiencing difficult circumstances.
• Be resilient and adaptable with the ability to think on your feet, prioritise tasks, and make sound decisions in line with our procedures.
• Be personable and kind, with the ability to go above and beyond whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Have a commitment to your ongoing personal and professional development.
• A full UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes.
• Must be able to work flexibly during the week including Saturdays and Sundays.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Some experience of supporting people with complex needs, in a paid, voluntary or lived capacity.
• An understanding of trauma informed practice.

In addition to the above, it is expected that you will:

• Have a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Be willing to undertake any further training required.
• Be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/department.

Horton Housing is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting the people that we support. The majority of positions here at Horton will require a fully completed application form and an enhanced DBS check to identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with vulnerable people and children or young people. Please be aware that Horton Housing Association is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Closing date for applications: 31st August 2026.