November 8, 2024

Horton Housing Association

Calderdale

OTHER

Wellbeing and Engagement Worker

Reference

HHA24 – 64

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Calderdale

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Horton Housing is a not-for-profit Housing Association that manages a wide range of different housing, training and support services across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and North Yorkshire. We offer support to a variety of people, including those who are homeless or at risk, young people and refugees. We offer accommodation, skills and language support, and use a strength based approach to help the people we support achieve their goals in a manner which works for them.
We are currently recruiting for a Wellbeing and Engagement Worker to join Craven Mount in Halifax. Craven Mount is a service for people who have experienced homelessness, including rough sleeping. Craven Mount provides eight units of self-contained accommodation with staff on site 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This role is 15 hours per week. The hours for this role are:

Thursday – 5pm until 9pm
Friday – 5pm until 9pm
Sunday 13:30 until 9pm (with 30 minute break)

The role
In this role you will work alongside the Manager and Support Coach to provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment. Key to this will be exploring the interests of the people living at Craven Mount and supporting them to engage in a range of activates, one-to-one and in groups, both at Craven Mount and within the community.
As a Wellbeing and Engagement Worker, you will engage with those living at Craven Mount in a range of internal and external activities, gaining an awareness of each individual’s needs and circumstances. You will respond to any incidents in a calm and timely manner, liaising with third parties where appropriate, such as police and ambulance services. Finally you will ensure all notes are kept up to date and take on any domestic duties as necessary.
What we are looking for

Knowledge of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness including rough sleeping. This knowledge could have been gained through lived experience or in a paid or voluntary capacity
Knowledge of the challenges faced by people experiencing multiple disadvantages including drug and alcohol dependency.
A respectful and clear approach to communicating with others
Passionate about people using their talents and abilities to solve their own problems
Possess high levels of emotion intelligence and resilience
IT literate

What Horton offers in return?
In return, this role is offering a salary of £12 per hour. The role also offers excellent benefits including 30 days annual leave (pro rata), contributory healthcare plan, flexibility in hours and exceptional training and development opportunities.
How to apply
Please fill out the Application Form in full, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role. We shortlist based on the person specification, so please tailor your entire application to this – particularly your supporting statement.
When going into the application form, please have the following on hand before you start: