Housing Support Worker, Leeds

Inspire North; Ledston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave

Learning and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Maternity, paternity and adoption bene

Exclusive care worker discounts

Employee networks

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Corporate Health Plan

Job summary

Inspire North is seeking a Housing Support Worker to help young people aged 16-25, including care leavers and unaccompanied asylum seekers, move towards sustainable tenancies and independent living. You will work with them to build confidence, access education, training and employment, and navigate finances and housing.

The role focuses on person-centred support, building relationships, and empowering positive futures through flexible, supportive approaches within our OWL service.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable young people, or a good understanding of the challenges they face.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Resilient, empathetic and adaptable in your approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 16-25 to build confidence and independent living skills.
• Help them move towards sustaining their own tenancy.
• Assist with managing home and finances and accessing education, training and employment.
• Provide person-centred support to help them overcome challenges and achieve goals.
• Engage with care leavers and unaccompanied asylum seekers as appropriate.

Skills

Passionate about young people

Relationship building

Resilience & adaptability

Communication & organisation

Experience with vulnerable youths

Job description

Join Inspire North as a Housing Support Worker!

Could you help a young person build a brighter future?

As a Support Worker within our OWL service, you'll support young people aged 16-25, including care leavers and unaccompanied asylum seekers, who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness.

You'll work alongside young people to build confidence, develop independent living skills, and help them move towards sustaining their own tenancy. Through person-centred support, you'll empower young people to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and create positive futures.

No two days are the same. From supporting someone to manage their home and finances, to helping them access education, training, employment and community opportunities, you'll make a real difference every day.

If you're passionate about helping young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Who we're looking for:

• Passionate about supporting young people and promoting their wellbeing.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Resilient, empathetic and adaptable in your approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience of working with vulnerable young people, or a good understanding of the challenges they face.

Why Join Us?

At Inspire North, we know that when people feel supported, appreciated and encouraged to be themselves, they can do amazing 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 proudly 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 Floyd Towo, Team Leader via .

Recruitment is ongoing, and we’re reviewing applications as they come in. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as early – we may close the advert at any time if we find the right candidate or receive a high volume of strong applications.

Good Luck – we can’t wait to meet you!

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