Housing Support Assistant, Craven

Inspire North; Cracoe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Maternity/Paternity benefits

Discounts for care workers

Employee networks

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work

Corporate Health Plan

Job summary

Inspire North is seeking a Housing Support Assistant to help young people aged 16-25 in Craven, within hostel and dispersed accommodation. You will work with Housing Support Workers to deliver person-centred support aimed at building confidence, independence and resilience for independent living.

You will help residents access education, employment and training, attend appointments, engage with communities and develop practical life skills.

Qualifications

• Aptitude for building positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding children and young people.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to help young people develop skills, confidence and resilience for independent living.
• Support access to education, employment and training, attend appointments and engage with communities.
• Assist with hostel operations, reception and administrative duties, and maintain records.
• Work with colleagues, landlords and contractors to ensure accommodation standards are met.

Skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding knowledge

Support vulnerable youths

Driving licence

Job description

Join Our Team as a Housing Support Assistant!

Do you want to make a real difference to young people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness? If you're passionate about helping people build confidence, develop independence and achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Housing Support Assistant within our Craven team, you'll support young people aged 16-25 living in hostel and dispersed accommodation. Working alongside Housing Support Workers, you'll provide person-centred support to help young people develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed for independent living.

You'll build positive relationships with young people, supporting them to access education, employment and training, attend appointments, engage in their communities and develop practical life skills. You'll also help deliver group activities and encourage young people to have a voice in shaping the services they receive.

The role also includes supporting hostel operations through reception and administrative duties, preparing accommodation for new residents, maintaining records, and working with colleagues, landlords and contractors to ensure accommodation standards are met.

Who we’re looking for:

• Able to build and maintain positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable and socially excluded young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding children and young people.
• Experience of working with, or a good understanding of working with vulnerable young people.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Why Join Us?

We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things - and we want you to be part of that.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Flexible working options so you can balance life and work in a way that genuinely works for you.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service - because rest matters.
• Loads of learning and career development opportunities, including paid and personalised training to help you grow.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, including counselling and GP services - your wellbeing comes first.
• Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
• Exclusive care workers discounts to make everyday life that bit easier.
• Active Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility - because everyone deserves to belong.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives to help you feel your best, inside and out.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to keep you moving and support greener choices.
• Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued!

If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Kirsty Ramsden, Team Leader via or 07566 766972.

Good Luck!

Working hours/days to be discussed at interview based on the availability of the candidat