Housing Support Worker #000A4FE11

Halifax
August 22, 2025
£16 - £16 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

1. Act as a keyworker to a small number of clients staying in safe accommodation who have complex needs. This includes providing intensive flexible support to people with multiple issues including drug/alcohol and mental health issues but with a focus on domestic abuse. 2. Assess and identify needs, co-producing support plans with service users based on a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach taking the lead co-ordination role where necessary. 3. Complete comprehensive risk/safety assessments and plans in line with relevant Calderdale Safeguarding policies and procedures including the Calderdale DASH risk assessment, ensuring that safeguarding practice is embedded within working practices to effectively support those at risk. 4. Advise and assist clients to obtain the benefits payments, health and social care to which they may be entitled. This may include attending appointments with clients and advocating for them when needed. 2 5. Ensure that residents comply with licence agreements and initiate action when a breach of the agreement occurs, including collecting charges due for residents and strive to ensure that arrears do not accrue. 6. Attend relevant meetings including MARAC, as well as plan and arrange specific case meetings and reviews e.g. MDT’s (Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings) and act as ‘Lead professional’ where appropriate, understanding the barriers clients may face and promoting a flexible response. 7. Assist clients to secure and move into settled accommodation and to understand their responsibilities as tenants and how to sustain their tenancy, ensuring that continued support is in place where appropriate. 8. Work using a trauma informed approach, prioritising the emotional safety and wellbeing of the client. 9. Liaise with the Housing Options Team and provide information necessary to determine the Council’s duties under homelessness legislation, and make the statutory decision to bring any homelessness duty to an end. 10. Ensure that case records (both written and electronic) are comprehensive, accurate and up to date. 11. Develop and deliver regular therapeutic support through activities for the client with particular emphasis on restoring positive outcomes in their emotional wellbeing and enable a strong working relationship between the client and support worker

Please note: This is a long-term temporary position with an immediate start available — perfect for experienced professionals ready to make an impact without delay.

What’s on offer:

  • Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly

  • Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders

  • A desirable location with great transport links

  • A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

  • Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills

  • Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll

  • Enhanced DBS processing included

  • Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support

  • Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

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