Are you passionate about working with young people helping them into education, training, employment, or work-like activities, as well as engaging with them in activities to enhance their social and personal development? Then this role is for you!
Horton Housing are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to join our established scheme based in Keighley supporting young people. The role is being offered on a full time permanent contract (35 hours per week) and the annual salary is £27,588.00. Please be aware that you will need to be able to work flexibly as hours working will include days, evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will also be entitled to 6 weeks paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), exceptional training and development and full access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Reporting to the Scheme Manager, your role will be to encourage independent and positive behaviours in accordance with the individuals personal support plan. You will assist with domestic duties and the emotional aspects of maintaining an accommodation and to liaise with other support networks. You will support and encourage young people to develop existing skills and gain confidence in order to move to permanent housing as soon as realistically possible.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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Experience of working with children and young people
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Knowledge and understanding of issues facing care leavers and looked after children
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Knowledge and understanding of issues facing unaccompanied asylum seeking children
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Hold a level 3 NVQ qualification in Health and Social Care with Children and Young People or the willingness and ability to undertake this qualification once in post
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A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle which can be insured for business use
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Shifts include working days, evenings & weekends so flexibility is a must
DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
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An understanding of Ofsted regulations (this could be in relation to children’s homes or education settings)
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Evidence of vocational training and/or professional development in relevant skills for the post e.g. working with young people, mental health housing, management
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Experience of housing management including health and safety, repairs and maintenance, property checks, tenancy agreements, etc.
In addition to the above, it is expected that you will:
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Maintain professional boundaries
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Have a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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Are willing to undertake any further training required
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Are able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/department
For the full role profile please see the attached job description.
Horton Housing is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting the people that we support. The majority of positions here at Horton will require a fully completed application form and an enhanced DBS check to identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with vulnerable people and children or young people.
Please be aware that Horton Housing Association is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
Closing date for applications: 9th July 2026
