Housing Support Worker

Foundation UK; Darlington; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation UK is seeking a passionate Housing Support Worker to assist vulnerable families facing homelessness and isolation. You will create support plans, provide guidance, and ensure properties are safe and clean. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to making a difference.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Learning and career development opportunities

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Employer contributory pension scheme

Maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

Exclusive care workers discounts

Access to Employee Networks

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Corporate Health Plan

Qualifications

• Experience providing housing advice in 1-1 and group settings.
• Ability to create individual support plans and assess risk.
• Full UK driving licence for travel across Yorkshire and Humberside.

Responsibilities

• Create individual support plans and assess risk.
• Provide guidance on tenancy and practical tasks for independence.
• Prepare properties ensuring they’re safe and clean for move-in.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Solution focused

Self-motivated

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Reference: INS1102692

Closing Date: 08-Jun-2025
Provisional Interview Date: 17-Jun-2025

The Vacancy

Do you enjoy helping people gain their independence and thrive?

As a Housing Support Worker, you will be working with vulnerable families who may be experiencing homeless and isolation. You’ll be self-motivated, solution focused and a forward thinker, with safeguarding awareness to help make a real difference to people’s lives.

What you’ll do:

• Create individual support plans and assess risk.
• Provide regular guidance on tenancy and practical tasks as part of their journey towards independence.
• Prepare properties by making sure they’re a safe and clean environment ready for move in.

What you’ll bring:

• A genuine passion for supporting people with housing and other needs.
• Experience of providing housing advice in 1-1 and group work settings.
• A working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across Yorkshire and Humberside in your own vehicle.

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 optionsto help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
• Hybrid working – enjoy the best of both worlds!
• 25 days annual leaveplus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because your time off matters.
• A wealth of learning and career development opportunities,with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme24/7, including access to counselling and GP services– your wellbeing is a priority.
• Employer contributory pension schemeto help secure your future.
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption benefitsto support you and your family.
• Exclusive care workers discountsto make life a little easier.
• Access to a range of Employee Networksincluding People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – we embrace and celebrate diversity.
• A variety of health and wellbeing initiativesto keep you feeling your best.
• Cycle to Work Schemeto help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Access to a Corporate Health Planto 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!

Closing date: 8 June 2025 - we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the vacancy early if we find the right candidate so don’t delay!

Good luck – we look forward to hearing from you!

*Working hours/days will be discussed during your interview based on your availability and the needs of our service. Once agreed, the days/hours would be on a permanent working rota.