Housing Support Worker - THRIVE
Monday - Friday
No bank holidays or weekends.
Target Housing is looking for an experienced and passionate Housing Support Workers to join our THRIVE Project in Sheffield. If you’re driven to support people with complex needs and want to play a key role in helping individuals build independence and stability, this could be the perfect opportunity.
About Us: Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord with over 30 years of experience transforming lives. We take a psychologically informed and trauma-informed approach, empowering people to achieve independence, realise their potential, and positively contribute to their communities.
Why Join Us?
- 28 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Ongoing training and development
- Mileage reimbursement
- Westfield Health & Lifetime Financial membership
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- 4% employer pension contribution
- Supportive, inclusive culture with regular supervision
About the Role: As a Housing Support Worker, you’ll work directly with individuals experiencing multiple and complex needs, providing tailored support. You’ll empower people to develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to sustain their tenancies and move towards independent living. You will be based within our central offices however frequent travel is required throughout Sheffield in order to support your caseload.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist people when moving in and out of Target accommodation to set up their utilities, rent and other bill payments
- Assist people to maximise their income and to manage their personal budgets
- Enable and support the people to deal with conflict and disputes with others
- Monitor properties to ensure that these have not been abandoned or damaged and take prompt action when it happens to avoid unnecessary costs or delays
- Complete comprehensive risk assessments, support plans, and safety plans
- Motivate and empower people to achieve personal goals
- Support development of coping strategies and positive behaviours
- Design and deliver engaging activity programmes focused on independence and wellbeing
- Encourage people involvement in shaping services and activities
- Participate in reflective practice and case reviews to ensure engagement with support, achievement of outcomes and movement towards positive move on
- Maintain accurate records in line with data protection standards
- Build strong partnerships with external agencies including safeguarding, ASB teams, police, probation, Likewise and CMHT to ensure multidisciplinary working and risk management
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking candidates who bring both experience and empathy, with:
- Proven experience supporting individuals with multiple complex needs
- Ability to engage “hard to reach” clients
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Experience with risk assessment and support planning
- Knowledge in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, domestic violence, brain injury, or welfare benefits
- Understanding of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) and Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP)
- Experience of lone working and managing risk
- IT literacy for case recording and reporting
- A flexible, proactive approach
Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle along with business insurance.
Key Competencies:
- Communication & Influence (Critical)
- Conflict Resolution (Critical)
- Planning & Organisation (Critical)
- Adaptability & Flexibility (Critical)
- Problem Solving (Important)
- Personal Motivation (Important)
- Motivational Interviewing (Desirable)
Additional Information:
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Two employment references required
- Early applications are encouraged as roles may close sooner than advertised
Get in Touch. For an informal discussion about the role, contact: shelley.powell@targethousing.org.uk or Amanda.fields@targethousing.org
If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re committed to making the process accessible for all.
