Support Worker

Foundation UK; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation UK is seeking a compassionate Housing Support Worker to assist adults at risk of homelessness in achieving stable accommodation and independence. You will manage a caseload and provide essential guidance while enjoying flexible working options, generous leave, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Learning and career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Employer contributory pension scheme

Maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

Care workers discounts

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience providing housing advice in 1-1 and group work settings.
• Working knowledge of welfare and housing benefits.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and create individual support plans.
• Provide guidance on tenancy and practical tasks.
• Promote 'Ready to Go' tenancy program.

Skills

Compassion

Proactivity

Motivation

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Reference: INS1107881

Closing Date: 29-Jun-2025
Provisional Interview Date: 08-Jul-2025

The Vacancy

Do you believe everyone deserves a safe and secure place to call home? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re on the lookout for a compassionate, proactive, and motivated Housing Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Wakefield. You'll be supporting adults at risk of homelessness to find and maintain stable accommodation — playing a key role in their journey toward independent living.

What you’ll do:

• Manage a caseload and create individual support plans and assess risk.
• Provide regular guidance on tenancy and practical tasks as part of their journey towards independence.
• Promote our innovative ‘Ready to Go’ tenancy program, guiding clients to understand their rights and responsibilities.

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 welfare and housing benefits.
• 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!

Want to know more?

For an informal chat about the role please contact Caleb Rill, Team Leader on 01924 247247 [e-mail]

Apply Now

Closing date: 15 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!

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24 June 2025

Good luck – we look forward to hearing from you