Job Title: Housing Support Worker
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £26,132
Location: Bradford
Annual Holidays: 6 weeks plus statutory Bank Holidays
Our client provides short-term accommodation and support for young people aged between 16 and 18. They support young people leaving care and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in need of accommodation. This service support young people to develop their independent living skills. They support the young people with tenancy management, money management, education and training, drug and alcohol problems, mental health, and offending behaviour.
Responsibilities:
1. Maintaining regular contact with young people assigned to you through individual support and Risk Management Plans.
2. Encouraging and supporting young people to address their health needs and improve their health and well-being.
3. Engage young people in education, training, employment, or work-like activities.
4. Providing a supportive atmosphere, encouraging feedback on the service, welcoming complaints and responding appropriately.
5. Supporting the young people to become Tenancy Ready and to move on and sustain longer-term housing.
6. Helping to co-ordinate involvement activities for the young people, for exam...