Housing Support Worker

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Housing Support Worker

Location:

Leeds

Hours:

Permanent, with flexible options of 37, 30 or 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We are looking to appoint either 1 x 37-hour and 1 x 22.5-hour Housing Support Worker, or 2 x 30-hour Housing Support Workers. Salary: £29,077 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution and 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata Do you have experience of supporting people to overcome challenges, build their confidence and move towards greater independence?

LATCH is looking for experienced and committed Housing Support Workers to join its friendly and close-knit team in Leeds. We are recruiting two Housing Support Workers and can offer flexibility across 37, 30 or 22.5 hours per week, depending on the experience and availability of the successful candidates. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with tenants and provide flexible, person-centred support that helps people maintain their homes, work towards their personal goals and create lasting positive change in their lives.

About LATCH LATCH is an established Leeds-based charitable organisation with a vision that people should have quality homes and opportunities to lead fulfilling lives. We refurbish empty and derelict properties, transforming them into high-quality supported homes for people who are experiencing homelessness or facing housing challenges. Since LATCH began, more than 112 properties across Chapeltown, Harehills and Burley have been brought back into use.

Our work goes well beyond providing someone with a home. We offer flexible and individualised support, recognising that every tenant has different experiences, strengths and aspirations. Our approach incorporates strengths-based and trauma-informed practice, helping tenants to rebuild their confidence, develop new skills and progress towards independent living. In 2025, LATCH housed 259 adults and children, supported 73 people into a new home and helped 57 tenants move successfully into independent living.

The role As a Housing Support Worker, you will manage an active caseload of people with multiple and complex needs , working closely with tenants to understand their individual circumstances, identify their support needs and agree achievable goals. Your support could include helping someone to manage their tenancy and finances, access benefits or specialist services, improve their wellbeing, develop independent living skills, or take steps towards volunteering, training and employment.

You will build supportive and professional relationships while encouraging tenants to recognise their strengths, make informed decisions and take greater control of their lives. The role will also involve transporting tenants where required, so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work purposes are essential. Your responsibilities will include:
Completing housing and support needs assessments and contributing to decisions about suitable housing offers. Working with tenants to develop, implement and regularly review individual support plans using the Outcomes Star. Helping tenants establish and maintain their tenancies and reduce the risk of recurring homelessness. Supporting tenants with practical and emotional issues, including budgeting, paying bills, planning meals and managing their homes.

Helping tenants access welfare benefits and maximise their income. Supporting tenants to access community activities, volunteering, training and employment opportunities. Completing risk assessments and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and incidents. Working with partner organisations, making referrals and attending multidisciplinary meetings where…