Housing Support Worker - Lewisham

Location:

Lewisham
Pay: £17.76 per hour (PAYE) / £23.44 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract:

Temp to Perm

Hours:

Shift pattern - Early (7:30am-3:30pm) / Late (2pm-10pm). Includes 1-2 weekends per month and a week of late shifts each month.
DBS:
Enhanced (Children & Adults)

We are looking for passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our vibrant 5-bed unit in Lewisham. You will play a key role in empowering young people aged 16-17 at risk of homelessness, as well as care leavers aged 18-21, helping them to build independence and brighter futures.

• Provide face-to-face support, mentoring, and tailored life coaching programmes.

• Support young people to develop independent living skills (budgeting, cooking, cleaning).

• Foster community engagement and positive local relationships.

• Deliver trauma-informed emotional and psychological support.

• Guide young people in making positive life choices and building resilience.

• Assist with social welfare benefit applications and attend meetings with young people.

• Carry out property management tasks including health & safety checks and maintenance reporting.

• Monitor rent collection and address arrears in line with policies.

• Respond to safeguarding concerns promptly and responsibly.

• Previous experience supporting young people (preferred).

• Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work shifts, including weekends.

• A genuine passion for empowering young people to achieve independence.