Housing Support Worker (Complex Needs)

Foundation UK; Darlington; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Housing Support Worker, where your passion for helping others can make a significant impact. In this fixed-term role, you'll work with vulnerable adults, providing essential support and guidance to help them achieve independence. Enjoy flexible and hybrid working options, generous annual leave, and a commitment to your professional development. This inclusive workplace values diversity and is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

25 Days Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Employer Contributory Pension Scheme

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits

Care Workers Discounts

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Corporate Health Plan

Qualifications

• Experience providing housing advice in one-on-one and group settings.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness and isolation.
• Help individuals gain independence and thrive.

Skills

Empathy

Housing Advice

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Social Work or Housing Support

Job description

Contract: Fixed-term
Reference: INS1097073

Closing Date: 11-May-2025
Provisional Interview Date: 20-May-2025

The Vacancy

Join Our Team as a Housing Support Worker!

*Please note that this is a fixed-term position which will terminate on 31 March 2026.

Do you enjoy helping people gain their independence and thrive?

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

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine passion for supporting people with housing and other needs.
• Experience of providing housing advice in 1-1 and group work settings.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to distress with empathy.

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 (where applicable)– 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!

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 Rebecca Davison, Service Manager via [e-mail] or 07841 371 697.

Apply Now!

The closing date for applications is 11 May 2025, but we may close it early if we receive a high number of strong candidates, so don’t delay!