Housing Support Worker - Doncaster Complex Needs

Housing Support Worker (x2) - Doncaster Complex Needs

📍 Doncaster
🕒 Full-Time | 39 Hours Per Week | 9:00am – 5:00pm 

At Target Housing, we believe that safe, stable accommodation combined with the right support can transform lives. For over 30 years, we’ve helped individuals facing complex challenges move towards independence, confidence, and a brighter future. We’re now looking for a compassionate and motivated Housing Support Worker to join our team in Doncaster.

About the Role: In this rewarding role, you’ll support a caseload of residents living in shared and independent accommodation. Using a psychologically informed and trauma-informed approach, you’ll help individuals develop the skills they need to move on to independent living. You’ll build strong, positive relationships and work collaboratively with external agencies to provide holistic, person-centred support.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Supporting residents as they move into and out of accommodation

Creating and reviewing personalised support plans and risk assessments

Acting as a keyworker, offering guidance, motivation, and practical support

Helping residents manage finances, maximise income, and access benefits

Promoting independence, wellbeing, and personal development

Monitoring tenancy responsibilities, including rent and property upkeep

Liaising with external agencies such as Probation and local authorities

Supporting residents to resolve conflicts and build positive relationships

Maintaining accurate records in line with policies and audit requirements

Contributing to resident activities and service development

What We’re Looking For: You’ll ideally have:

Experience or understanding of working with vulnerable groups

Knowledge of supported housing or similar services

Awareness of welfare benefits and support systems

Understanding of risk assessments and support planning

Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills

Confidence in managing challenging situations with sound judgment

🚗 Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What We Offer:

🌴 Annual Leave:

28 days + bank holidays

Increasing to 33 days with service

✨ Benefits include:

Career development and structured training

Mileage reimbursement

Westfield Health & financial wellbeing support

Blue Light Card eligibility

4% employer pension contribution

A supportive, inclusive workplace culture

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the workforce and individuals with lived experience.

Additional Information

Enhanced DBS check required

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

Participation in on-call rota and team duties required

Two satisfactory employment references are required

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that truly changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.

For informal enquiries, please contact: [email protected]