Overview
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have almost 200 services around England and nearly 3,500 staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing two large organisations together is a complex task; jobs may still be branded ‘Humankind’ while recruitment systems are being integrated.
Vacancy details
Role: Complex Needs Worker - Bradford Homeless Outreach Partnership (Fixed Term)
Location: Discovery House (Rooms 1-13), Bradford, BD3 9AU, West Yorkshire
Employment type: Fixed Term
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Interview date: 01 Oct 2025
About the role
Working as part of a wider team to deliver targeted housing support and street outreach services, this role focuses on individuals experiencing entrenched rough sleeping and multiple disadvantages. You will provide intensive, person-centred support to address complex needs, enable engagement with services, and support individuals to move away from the streets towards sustained housing recovery and independent living.
Additionally you will lead on Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to coordinate holistic, person-centred support packages, ensuring effective collaboration between services to meet the complex needs of each individual.
About you
Desirable qualifications
* Level 4 or above qualification in a relevant field, or willingness to work towards. Qualifications include:
* Health & Social Care
* Social Work
* Mental Health
* Psychology
* Substance Misuse
* Housing or Homelessness-related studies
* Community Justice or Criminology
Essential experience
* Experience of working with homeless clients
* Experience of, and ability to, manage a caseload of service users
* Ability to work with adults who have multiple needs and those who are vulnerable
* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues for children and vulnerable adults
* Understanding of and ability to implement and monitor risk assessments
A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
Contract and location details
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for two years in the first instance. Extension is subject to funding, but this position is expected to remain a key part of the service. Base location is Discovery House, Bradford; travel to other Bradford sites is required.
Application and viewing information
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The salary advertised demonstrates the full earning potential for this role; starting salaries allow for pay progression within the pay band.
Waythrough and equal opportunities
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk.
We have a number of benefits including generous annual leave, pension contributions, wellbeing and development opportunities, and more. Salary/benefits figures are provided in the job listing.
Does the role require a driving licence? Yes
DBS requirement: Not Applicable
Applications Close Date: 22 Sep 2025
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