Housing Support Worker - Young People

The vacancy

Are you passionate about supporting young people facing homelessness and helping them regain independence? At Peabody, we live by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. If these resonate with you, we want you to join our dedicated team.

Who we support:

The young people we work with are navigating complex challenges, including isolation, mental health struggles, abusive relationships, substance misuse, and involvement in gangs or county lines. Your role will be to provide guidance and build strong, trusting relationships, helping them feel safe and supported as they work towards stability and independence.

About the role:

You will be working at our established Young Persons Project near Hemel Hempstead, which offers temporary housing to young people aged 18-25. As a Housing Support Worker, you'll manage a caseload, hold weekly meetings to discuss goals, and assist young people in finding suitable accommodation when they're ready to move on.

This role is pivotal in fostering personal growth, development, and resilience in the young people we support. Your work will be informed by trauma-informed principles and up-to-date safeguarding practices.

Working hours:

• 17.5 hours per week (0.47 FTE), with 1 sleep-in per fortnight (additional sleep-in allowance up to £1,921, bringing the total annual salary to £11,352).
• Shifts include early, late, weekends, and bank holidays.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking a compassionate and proactive individual who can:

• Engage effectively with young people aged 16-25, particularly those facing challenges like homelessness, substance misuse, or behavioural issues.
• Build trust and relationships through approachable, non-judgmental communication.
• Write robust reports and communicate clearly in both verbal and written formats.
• Use comprehensive IT skills confidently, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Manage challenging behaviours, de-escalating conflicts and providing constructive support.
• Work under pressure, multitask, and respond effectively to the needs of young people and the service.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed principles.

Essential experience and background:

• Working with vulnerable young people aged 16-25 in sectors such as social housing, education, or charities, with a focus on their personal development and growth.

Additional details:

• This role requires an Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS check.
• Your official job title will be Housing Support Worker / Project Worker.

Benefits of joining us:

• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Flexible benefits, including healthcare, dental, and critical illness cover.
• 4x life assurance.
• Professional development opportunities through apprenticeships and qualifications.
• Two paid volunteering days annually.
• Family-friendly policies and up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1.

If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of homeless young people and want to work for an organisation that values kindness, integrity, and innovation, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV and a short statement on why you're the right fit. Don't forget, your personal statement on the application form is your chance to stand out! Use it to showcase your skills, experience, and passion, and tell us why you're the ideal candidate for this position.

For questions, contact:

Julie-Ann, Talent Specialist, at Julie-Ann.O'Malley@peabody.org.uk.

Interview dates:

Week commencing 13 and 20 January 2025.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer visa sponsorship.