Young People Support Worker

Young People Support Worker

Housing Provider | Supported Living

Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm

£13.71 PAYE OR £17.66 Umbrella

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence and reach their full potential?

An excellent opportunity has become available with a well-established housing provider delivering supported housing and tenancy sustainment services across the UK. With a large portfolio of supported living projects, my client provides high-quality housing management and support services to vulnerable individuals and young people.

• Young People Support Officer vacancy
• Initially a 3-month interim contract with the potential for an extension.
• Full-time position – 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• £13.71 per hour PAYE or £17.66 per hour Umbrella
• Based in Hereford
• An Enhanced DBS covering both Child and Adult Workforce is required for this position
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential

You will be supporting young people living within supported accommodation, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and resilience required to move towards independent living.

• Support young people to develop independent living skills, including budgeting, managing household bills, maximising income, and accessing appropriate benefits and debt advice.
• Assist young people in securing and maintaining suitable accommodation and provide support where there is a risk of homelessness.
• Manage a caseload, carrying out assessments, developing support plans, and delivering tailored support interventions.
• Encourage engagement with education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
• Support individuals to build positive relationships within their communities and address issues relating to anti-social behaviour or tenancy sustainment.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes through person-centred support.

• Experience supporting young people, vulnerable adults, or individuals within supported housing services.
• Knowledge of homelessness, tenancy sustainment, housing management, or floating support services.
• Experience managing a caseload and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong communication, engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult Workforce).

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