Job Advert
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) – Wakefield
Hours: Full Time 37 hours Monday to Friday
Salary: *Band 3A £24,920 to £25,926 per annum *there is the scope to progress to the next pay band after successful completion of 6-month probation period and certain criterion met
Contract: Permanent
Location: Wakefield (Certa House, Lower Warrengate, Wakefield, WF1 1SA) there will be a requirement to attend any HOMEs properties in Wakefield.
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.
The role includes:
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Supporting people, finding out about their life journey and working together to make their goals a reality through support planning.
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Updating support plans and risk assessments.
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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
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Encouraging individuals to build their confidence so they can create good relations with others.
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Linking in with other professionals such as Housing Officers, Social Workers and CPNs,
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Helping remove the barriers people may have to finding suitable independent housing.
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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:
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A positive, enthusiastic attitude with a sense of curiosity and lots of imagination.
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Someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, dynamic team where people support each other and are happy to get stuck in.
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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)
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:
Complete our online application form through Hireful via the Fusion Housing website www.fusionhousing.org.uk (About Us –> Volunteering & Working)
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 30th June 2026 9.00 am
INTERVIEWS: We will interview on a rolling basis as and when we receive applications
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 following:
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30 days annual leave, 2 floating days and statutory bank holidays (all pro-rata for P/T staff)
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Flexible working
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30-minute paid break per day
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5% employer pension contribution
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Pension salary sacrifice scheme
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Blue Light Discount
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Sick pay scheme
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Inclusive maternity and parental policies and pay
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Health cash plan
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Access to corporate KAL membership
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A full range of staff and peer support networks
