Support Worker - Kirklees

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FUSION HOUSING works across the Kirklees, Calderdale and

Wakefield districts of West Yorkshire, providing help for our

communities to find and maintain housing through legal advice,

employment support, learning opportunities, supported accommodation

and local food bank provision

Support Worker (Housing) – Kirklees

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Salary: Band 3A £24,920 per annum (2% pay rise in Oct26)

Contract: Fixed Term for 6 months

Location: Huddersfield (Pearl House, 10 John William Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BA)

there will be a requirement to attend any HOMEs properties in Huddersfield and Dewsbury.

Fusion Housing are looking for the right person to join our support team within our HOMEs

service; you will be experienced in supporting vulnerable individuals to realise their goals and

move on into independent, suitable accommodation.

Supporting people, finding out about their life journey and working together to make their

goals a reality through support planning.

Updating support plans and risk assessments.

Providing person centred support to adults who sometimes have very complex and

challenging behaviours such as learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety and personality

disorders and psychotic disorders

Encouraging individuals to build their confidence so they can create good relations with

others.

Linking in with other professionals such as Housing Officers, Social Workers and CPNs,

Helping remove the barriers people may have to finding suitable independent housing.

Being understanding and supportive when times are tough; you’ll become that friendly face

for someone to talk and listen to, whilst supporting the client to tenancy sustainment.

The qualities we’re looking for:

A positive, enthusiastic attitude with a sense of curiosity and lots of imagination.

Someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, dynamic team where people support each

other and are happy to get stuck in.

Being able to work on own initiative and enjoy the challenge of an ever changing workload.

Further information, eg job description & employee specification, are available to download

via Hireful through the Fusion Housing website www.fusionhousing.org.uk (About Us –>

Volunteering & Working)

Complete our online application form through Hireful via the Fusion Housing website

www.fusionhousing.org.uk (About Us –> Volunteering & Working)

CLOSING DATE: 9am on 15 th July 2026

• Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close the

vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified

INTERVIEWS: Date TBC

Fusion Housing has a commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk and will ensure

that all its policies reflect this. This recruitment is taking place under our Equality, Diversity

and Inclusion Policy and Procedures.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required

As an employee of Fusion Housing, all successful applicants benefit from the

30 days annual leave, 2 floating days and statutory bank holidays (all pro-rata for P/T staff)

Flexible working

30-minute paid break per day

5% employer pension contribution

Pension salary sacrifice scheme

Sick pay scheme

Inclusive maternity and parental policies and pay

Health cash plan

Access to Blue Light card

A full range of staff and peer support networks