Housing Support Worker

Job description

Job Description

At Bridge-It Housing , we're driven by one simple purpose: to make a real difference on people's lives. We don't just talk about positive change; we live it every day. As one of our permanent Housing Support Workers, you'll play a key role in bringing that mission to life.

If you thrive in a fast paced environment, care deeply about your community, and want a role where your value matters just as much as your experience, you could be the perfect fit as our Housing Support Worker!

Job Details

Hours of Work : 35 hours working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmLocation : Kirklees (Applicants should live in the local area. Access to own vehicle is required due to travel requirements as part of the role. Mileage is paid within our company policy. You will also require business insurance)Salary : £26,500 per yearContract Type: Full Time, PermanentPlease note : Inductions are held at our Head Office in Leeds on a Wednesday or Fridays and travel expenses will be reimbursed for this.

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)Interview Date: TBCThe Ideal Housing Support Worker Experience in support, customer-facing or community roles, such as care, education, retail, housing, youth work or family support.

Able to support people with complex needs using empathy, patience, professional boundaries and a person-centred approach.

Experience of supporting vulnerable people, or a good understanding of issues such as homelessness, social exclusion, poor mental health and financial hardship.

Able to work independently, manage a varied workload, keep accurate records and provide reliable community-based support. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work is essential.

What you will do as a Housing Support Worker Client Guidance and Access to ServicesHelp clients access key services and practical support, including benefits, health, education, employment and banking.

Client Integration and Personal DevelopmentSupport clients to build confidence, independence, social connections and links with local communities.

Documentation and Administrative SupportComplete sign-ups, maintain accurate records, support clients with key documents and contribute to service monitoring.

Regular Support and Welfare MonitoringHold regular support sessions, attend key appointments and carry out routine welfare checks.

Partnership Working and Service CoordinationWork with agencies, landlords and providers to coordinate joined-up support for clients.

Risk Management, Behaviour, and Professional StandardsCarry out risk assessments, maintain confidentiality, manage your workload and work to high professional standards.

Team Contribution and Organisational ResponsibilitiesSupport colleagues and volunteers, take part in development, promote equality and diversity, and carry out other reasonable duties.

Bridge-It Housing Housing Support Worker Benefits 30 Days annual leave, rising 1 day on year 2 year 5 and year 7 to a total of 33 + Bank HolidaysSummer and Christmas PartyStaff Incentives such as The Ideas factory!

Bright Exchange & Blue light Card for Staff discountsSalary reviewed annuallyFull kitchen facilities on site including tea and coffee for both clients and StaffPlus much moreAbout UsBridge-It Housing provides housing and support to families, single males and females. We do not discriminate by race, colour or religion and see each client as an individual, a human being, with the ability to, with the right support, turn their life around.

We work to ensure that all our clients have as much respect, dignity, independence, choice and control over their own lives as possible.

Empowerment is an important part of how we work. By empowerment we mean building the capacity of people who have experienced homelessness to feel that they are part of our society, regain control of their lives and become more confident about participating in decisions that affect their future.

We work to foster an environment in which clients take responsibility for their own tasks and actions and learn to respect each other as individuals. A basic DBS is required for this role so please ensure any disclosures are correctly declared if you are successful as this could affect your employment for this role.

Bridge-It Housing is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and identities.

We're proud to have a diverse team of employees from all walks of life, that are all passionate about supporting those in need, and as helpful as previous experience with supporting vulnerable people is, what matters most to us is that you are passionate, empathetic and committed to making a positive difference, so if this sounds like you click apply now !Please note : This position is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship. Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dewsbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-09-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English