Support Worker (Housing) - Kirklees - Fusion Housing

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Fusion HousingFUSION HOUSING works across the Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield districts of West Yorkshire, providing help for our communities to find and maintain housing through legal advice, employment support, learning opportunities, supported accommodation and local food bank provision.Fusion Housing are looking for the right person to join our new support team within our HOMEs service; you will be experienced in supporting vulnerable individuals to realise their goals and move on into independent, suitable accommodation. The role includes: Supporting people, finding out about their life journey and working together to make their goals a reality through support planning. Updating support plans and risk assessments. Providing person centred support to adults who sometimes have very complex and challenging behaviours such as learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety and personality disorders and psychotic disorders Encouraging individuals to build their confidence so they can create good relations with others. Linking in with other professionals such as Housing Officers, Social Workers and CPNs, Helping remove the barriers people may have to finding suitable independent housing. Being understanding and supportive when times are tough; you'll become that friendly face for someone to talk and listen to, whilst supporting the client to tenancy sustainment. The qualities we're looking for: A positive, enthusiastic attitude with a sense of curiosity and lots of imagination. Someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, dynamic team where people support each other and are happy to get stuck in. Being able to work on own initiative and enjoy the challenge of an ever changing workload.Further information, eg job description and employee specification, are available to download from the website www.fusionhousing.org.uk TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE: Complete our online application form via the Fusion Housing website www.fusionhousing.org.uk CLOSING DATE: 8am Tuesday 22nd October 2024 INTERVIEWS: Wednesday 30th October 2024 at our Huddersfield office Fusion Housing has a commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk and will ensure that all its policies reflect this. This recruitment is taking place under our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Procedures. An Enhanced DBS check will be requiredAs an employee of Fusion Housing, all successful applicants benefit from the following:30 days annual leave; 2 floating day; statutory bank holidays (all pro-rata for P/T staff)Flexible workingHybrid working policy30-minute paid break per day5% employer pension contributionPension salary sacrifice schemeSick pay schemeInclusive maternity and parental policies and payHealth cash planAccess to corporate KAL membershipA full range of staff and peer support networks