Support & Progression Officer

Job Title: Support & Progression Officer

Location: Barnsley (with occasional travel to other Centrepoint services as required)

Contract: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, rolling rota), Permanent

Salary: £25,585 to £31,239.21 per annum, dependent on experience

Closing Date: 7 September 2026

Interviews w/c 14 September 2026

Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for 3 Support & Progression Officer's to join our teams in Barnsley.

Centrepoint is delighted to be recruiting a Support & Progression Officer to join our Barnsley services, our Ofsted-registered semi-independent supported accommodation service for young people aged 16 to 18. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people, and in return we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

We provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where young people can build confidence, develop independence and gain the skills they need to successfully transition into adulthood. Our dedicated team works alongside young people to support them in achieving positive outcomes in education, training, employment and independent living.

Through personalised support, practical life skills development and our accredited in-house independent living programme, Lifewise, we empower young people to develop the resilience, knowledge and confidence needed to achieve their goals and build a positive future. We offer more than accommodation; we provide a place where young people can feel at home, thrive and reach their full potential.

We are looking for 3 moderate and resilient Support & Progression Officer's to join our team. You will play a key role assisting young people to achieve positive outcomes, maintain their tenancy, and move towards independent living.

This is a dynamic role requiring strong relationship - building skills, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced supported housing environment.

• Managing a caseload of young people delivering person - centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Develop and regularly review support plans and Home stars, ensuring compliance with service standards.
• Support young people to engage in education, employment, and training (EET) Opportunities.
• Promote independent living skills including budgeting, cooking, tenancy management, and personal wellbeing.
• Complete risk assessments (RAMPs) and maintain accurate, up to date records in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Safeguard young people by identifying risks and responding appropriately in line with procedures.
• Working Collaboratively with internal teams and external professionals ( e.g. social workers, housing providers, health services)
• Contribute to the health and safety of the service, including checks and incident reporting.
• Facilitate and encourage participation in group activities and community engagement.

• Experienced in working with young people or vulnerable adults (supported housing desirable)
• Knowledgeable of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries.
• A strong communicator with the ability to build positive and professional relationships.
• Organised and confident in maintaining accurate records and compliance standards.
• Able to work flexibly, including weekends and shift patterns.
• Empathetic, resilient, and committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people.
• Familiar with supported housing / Ofsted framework(desirable)

• Delivering structured key working sessions to support progression goals
• Supporting young people to sustain their accommodation and reduce risks of eviction.
• Encouraging engagement with Life skills via the life wise programme
• Monitoring and reviewing progress against support plans and KPI’s.
• Responding to incidents and supporting young people during times of crisis
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment

In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to…