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Join Our Team as a Housing Support Assistant!

Do you want to make a real difference to young people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness? If you're passionate about helping people build confidence, develop independence and achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Housing Support Assistant within our Craven team, you'll support young people aged 16-25 living in hostel and dispersed accommodation. Working alongside Housing Support Workers, you'll provide person-centred support to help young people develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed for independent living.

You'll build positive relationships with young people, supporting them to access education, employment and training, attend appointments, engage in their communities and develop practical life skills. You'll also help deliver group activities and encourage young people to have a voice in shaping the services they receive.

The role also includes supporting hostel operations through reception and administrative duties, preparing accommodation for new residents, maintaining records, and working with colleagues, landlords and contractors to ensure accommodation standards are met.

This is a hostel-based role. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are required.

Who we’re looking for:

• Able to build and maintain positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable and socially excluded young people.
• Strong communication, organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other information systems.
• Able to self-manage, prioritise workload and consistently deliver results.
• Understanding of safeguarding children and young people.
• Flexible and adaptable in approach to work.
• Experience of working with, or a good understanding of, vulnerable young people.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Why Join Us?

We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things – and we want you to be part of that.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Flexible working options so you can balance life and work in a way that genuinely works for you.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because rest matters.
• Loads oflearning and career development opportunities, including paid and personalised training to help you grow.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7,including counselling and GP services – your wellbeing comes first.
• Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
• Exclusive care workers discounts to make everyday life that bit easier.
• Active Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – because everyone deserves to belong.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives to help you feel your best, inside and out.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to keep you moving and support greener choices.
• Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued!

If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Kirsty Ramsden, Service Manager via Kirsty.Ramsden@inspirenorth.co.uk or T: 07566766972.

Recruitment is ongoing, and we’re reviewing applications as they come in. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as early as possible. Please note that we may close the advert at any time if we find the right candidate or receive a high volume of strong applications.

Good Luck!

• You may use AI tools to support your application, but please ensure it is written in your own voice and reflects your experience, strengths, and reasons for applying.

**Working hours/days to be discussed at interview based on the availability of the candidate

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.