Housing Support Worker

Creative Support; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

probationary bonus

pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

company paid enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support is seeking dedicated Support Workers in Fleetwood, Lancashire to provide personalized, recovery-focused support in our housing services. You will work across three sites, including Warrenhurst Court, delivering individualised care plans and risk management to residents with complex needs.

We offer a structured induction and progression through our Development Pathway, with WE CARE framework training and opportunities for career growth while contributing to a supportive,

Qualifications

• We are looking for compassionate, motivated individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents to improve mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Helping residents sustain tenancies and reduce homelessness risk.
• Encouraging development of independent living skills (budgeting, money management, home safety).
• Signposting residents to other services to meet needs.
• Collaborating with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.

Job description

£13.00 per hour

Fleetwood, Lancashire

Full-Time/Part-Time

Are you a compassionate, motivated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? We are looking to welcome caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to our friendly team in Fleetwood, Lancashire.

Our supported housing service consists of 21 self-contained apartments across three sites, providing a safe, welcoming environments for people with complex needs and housing-related support needs. Our main site at Warrenhurst Court also includes a dedicated crisis unit, offering short-term accommodation and support for individuals in urgent need.

As a Support Worker, you will provide individualised, person-centred support to people with a range of complex needs, including mental health challenges, substance misuse, offending histories, and experiences of homelessness.

Working in a recovery-focused way, you will support residents to achieve positive outcomes by following personalized support plans and risk management plans, empowering them to develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to live independently.

You will work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support, helping people to overcome barriers, sustain tenancies, live fulfilling lives.

Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supporting residents to improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing.


• Helping people sustain their tenancies and reduce the risk of homelessness


• Encouraging the development of independent living skills, including budgeting, money management, and maintaining a safe home environment.


• Supporting individuals to engage with landlords, accommodation providers.


• Signposting residents to other services that can help meet their needs.


• Supporting individuals with substance-misuse related issues where appropriate.


• Assisting people to access opportunities such as education, employment, training, healthcare, and community opportunities.


• Assist with pre-tenancy training, work readiness, Job Club activities, CV writing, interview preparation.

Benefits of working with Creative Support

• probationary bonus


• pension contributions


• 28 days Annual Leave


• company paid enhanced DBS

Vacancy Reference Number: 93820

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS