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About the role:
Weekends can be a particularly important time in supported accommodation. With fewer services open and less structure around the day, having a consistent, trusted member of staff available can make a real difference to someone’s wellbeing, confidence and ability to keep moving forward.
As a Weekend Support Assistant at St John’s Mansions, you’ll provide practical, person-centred support to residents, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to live more independently. Working from agreed support and risk plans, you might help someone manage their money or accommodation, access appointments and community services, develop everyday living skills or stay engaged with activities and goals that matter to them.
You’ll also play an important role in keeping the service safe and well coordinated throughout the weekend. You’ll respond to changing needs, safeguarding concerns and unexpected situations, maintain accurate records and make sure important information is clearly handed over to the wider team. You’ll need to be approachable and compassionate, while also confident in setting boundaries, using your judgement and knowing when concerns need to be escalated.
You’ll join an experienced team where you can develop your knowledge of supported housing, safeguarding, recovery-focused practice and working alongside people experiencing multiple disadvantage, with access to training, supervision and ongoing development.
We have two roles available, 1x 37.5 hrs per week and 1x 22.5 hrs per week. Exact working patterns will be discussed in interview.
About you:
- You can build positive, respectful relationships with people while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
- You’re able to encourage and motivate people to build confidence and independence, rather than simply doing things for them.
- You can stay calm, think clearly and respond appropriately when situations change or become challenging.
- You’re organised and reliable, with the ability to prioritise work, communicate clearly and keep accurate records.
- You understand, or are keen to develop your understanding of, homelessness, mental health, trauma, substance use and the barriers people can face when trying to move forward.
About us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important info:
Closing Date: Tuesday 6th October at midnight
Interview date: Thursday 15th and Friday 16th October online via Microsoft Teams
Please note there will be a second stage interview in Islington for suitable candidates
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient/without current right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hours: 36 hours per week on a rota basis covering daytime Recovery Space hours of 9am-5pm, 7 days per week. Weekend working is required (every other weekend)
Responsible to: Recovery Space Manager.
Location: Croydon Health and Wellbeing Space in the Whitgift Centre.
Main purpose of job:
The aim of the service is to divert people away from Emergency Department. The Recovery Space Workers provide a non-clinical, warm and welcoming setting to support individuals in crisis, assess their needs, provide emotional support and to help develop coping strategies.
The day crisis worker role involves running 1:1 sessions with clients, supporting the with the drop-in at the Croydon Health and Wellbeing Space, where clients in crisis can drop-in for immediate support between 10am-1pm on Monday-Saturday, running group sessions promoting coping skills to clients, engaging in managerial and clinical supervisions, engaging in team meetings and completing administrative duties as required.
For more information, please see the attached job description.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Mind in Croydon is working to promote good mental health. It seeks to empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service in Waltham Forest.
£30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
* Free DBS
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Support Workers are responsible for the customer's emotional, psychological wellbeing as well as providing support to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs. This will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
The working pattern for this role consist of: Monday to Sunday, Early, late shifts and long shifts including evening and weekends
What you'll do:
Behaviour Analysis:
- You are liable to observing and monitoring the customer's behaviours, the duration, the intensity, and the damage, as well as factors that may alleviate or trigger the behaviour
- You understand and collaborate with the different support organizations accessible in the community
- You will have ability and skill to present and feedback to other professionals in a formal setting
- Reports possible cases of abuse, neglect or endangerment appropriately
- Actively participates in the reviewing and the designing behavioural interventions plans.
- Implements behaviour support plans
- Measures goals and objectives of behaviour support plans to ensure they are being met
- Communicates with parents and care managers in regard to customer's progress in the absence of management
- Assists customers in identifying inappropriate behaviours and develop better behaviour alternatives.
- Maintains up to date accurate records of customer's, service being provided and behavioural data
Other Responsibilities:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker.
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times.
- Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the support workers / management
- Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service.
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Behaviour that challenges and Diabetics
- Good IT skills
Desirable:
- Experience with PBS approach
- Driver
Please see our webite for the full description.
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About the role:
Housing First changes what is possible for people who have been shut out, moved on and let down for too long.
Single Homeless Project's (SHP’s) Camden Housing First service is expanding, and we’re looking for a passionate and skilled worker to join an innovative team supporting people with long histories of rough sleeping, multiple exclusion and co-occurring needs. This includes a new and important focus on supporting couples who have been rough sleeping and will be accommodated separately in their own self-contained flats, while receiving intensive, relational and trauma-informed support.
Based from King’s Cross, you’ll work across the community and in people’s homes, carrying a small caseload so you can offer flexible, persistent and person-centred support that is shaped around each person’s strengths, safety, needs and goals. You’ll build trust with people who may have had difficult experiences of services, working at their pace while keeping a strong focus on housing sustainment, wellbeing, risk, choice and recovery.
You won’t be doing this work alone. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team and will work closely with statutory services, housing partners and specialist colleagues including health, psychology, Solace, occupational therapy and perpetrator support. With safety at the heart of the work, you’ll play a key role in supporting people where relationships, trauma, exploitation, abuse or external risk may be part of their lives. At SHP, you’ll also have access to learning, reflective practice and development opportunities that help you keep growing your skills while doing meaningful, complex and life-changing work.
About you:
- You have experience supporting people facing multiple disadvantage, including homelessness, trauma, mental ill health, substance use, contact with the criminal justice system or long-term exclusion from services.
- You know how to build trust with people who may be wary of services, using patience, consistency and creativity to keep people engaged without forcing change before they are ready.
- You understand the links between severe and multiple disadvantage, VAWG, coercion, abuse, exploitation and safety, and you can respond in a way that is trauma-informed, boundaried and safeguarding-focused.
- You are a confident advocate and communicator, able to work with partners, negotiate well, challenge when needed and keep the person’s voice at the centre.
- You are organised and self-sufficient in your day-to-day work, with the written, IT and recording skills needed to manage a caseload, update systems clearly and keep support plans moving.
About us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important info:
Closing Date: Monday 28th September at Midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 7th October online via Microsoft Teams
Please note shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short psychometric test before being confirmed for interview.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient/without current right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About You
You are a reliable, compassionate and calm individual who is committed to supporting vulnerable people. You are able to work independently during night shifts while remaining a supportive member of the wider team.
You communicate well, build positive relationships with residents and colleagues, and handle challenging situations in a professional and respectful manner. You are organised, attentive to detail and comfortable completing records, handovers and routine checks.
Most importantly, you are motivated to create a safe, welcoming environment and to support residents in developing confidence and independent living skills.
Main Purpose Of The Job:
This role is responsible for delivering a safe and supportive service to all residents living at O’Hanlon House during the night. The post holder needs to work alongside the day and night teams to ensure the effective delivery of high quality care, support and housing management according to Homeless Oxfordshire Policies and Procedures.
Main Areas Of Responsibility:
- Ensure the effective delivery of high quality care, support and housing management according to Homeless Oxfordshire policies and procedures.
- To be a supportive and effective part of the team working as part of a rota including nights and weekends. Maintain positive relationships with clients, relatives, carers, professionals, commissioners, contractors and the local community.
- Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
- To support and encourage clients to care for themselves and develop independent living skills.
- To assess and manage risk for individuals and in the service, making use of emergency services as required.
- Report any safeguarding concerns without delay in line with the charity’s policies and procedures.
- Comply with the charity’s health and safety standards.
- Manage challenging situations in line with procedures and to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Actively ensure security of the building through regular checks and monitoring of CCTV system.
- To carry out designated cleaning and laundry duties (and any other housekeeping tasks).
- To participate in handovers at the beginning and end of shifts, ensuring that information is properly recorded and passed on where appropriate and relevant and in a timely fashion.
- Ensure that IT systems are updated as required and concise record keeping is completed promptly.
- Ensure clients are aware of and support them to maximise their opportunity to be involved in Client Participation.
- To participate in the induction of and support new team members.
- To undertake any other duties that can be reasonably required to meet the operational needs of Homeless Oxfordshire.
- To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this position.
- To ensure that Homeless Oxfordshire’s Equal Opportunities Policies are complied promoted in carrying out duties of the post.
About Us:
We are an open door for people experiencing homelessness whose lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage; providing safety, stability and support when it is needed most. We deliver this support across Oxfordshire by providing a range of accommodation with access to high quality support, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to take control of their own lives. We are an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer, and benefits to the role include: annual leave starting at 26 days (excluding bank holidays), flexible working, enhanced benefits with qualifying service, retail discounts with our Homeless Oxfordshire Benefits Hub, and life assurance up to four times your salary and a £250 bonus if you successfully refer a someone as a new colleague through our Employee Referral Scheme as a thanks from us!
Safeguarding Statement:
Homeless Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults, children and young people who are at risk of harm and that come into contact with our services. We believe that all adults, children and young people have an equal right to protection from abuse, regardless of their age, race, religion, ability, gender, language, background or sexual identity and consider the wellbeing of the vulnerable adult, child or young person is paramount. As a result, we have a robust safeguarding policy to ensure everyone is treated fairly and a whistleblowing policy to enable people raise any concerns confidentially. We expect everyone (staff, trustees, associates, volunteers and anyone working on behalf of the Company) to share this commitment and read, understand and adhere to this policy and related procedures.
Equal Opportunities:
We employ people on the basis of their abilities. We strive to attract and develop talent that is representative of our clients and all sections of the society, and do not discriminate based on of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional or cultural background. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.
Open To: People wanting to work weekends. This role is a shift and rota'd role that includes weekends, bank holidays, early and late days.
What’s Next: Have a look at the job description to find out more about the role and apply on our website. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Accountable to: Support Team Manager
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota)
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £26,750
Location: Loughborough, England (Travel required to all Baca Services locations)
Start date: September 2026
Help Change Young Lives
At Baca, we support young people who have fled war, persecution, and trafficking, providing safe housing, education, and therapeutic care to help them rebuild their lives.
As a Support Worker, you will be a key worker for several young people in Baca's care, providing high-quality holistic and therapeutic support for their transition to adulthood. You will deliver services in line with Baca’s Theory of Change, ensuring the highest quality outcomes in physical and emotional wellbeing, education, employment, training, social engagement, and personal safety.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support young people using trauma-informed approaches (including PACE and recovery models)
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Promote safety and safeguard young people from exploitation and harm
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Support emotional wellbeing, independence, and life skills development
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Encourage engagement in education, training, and community activities
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Maintain accurate and compliant records
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Work closely with social workers, schools, and partner agencies
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Contribute to a reflective, learning-focused team culture
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Be a role model, offering care and compassion without discrimination.
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Plan and participate in day trips and annual residential weeks.
About you:
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Alignment with Baca’s values and mission.
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Ability to respond to change and work as part of a diverse team.
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Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative.
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Knowledge of safeguarding practices and issues faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
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Relevant training or willingness to complete essential training within the first year.
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Experience working with young people, especially in cross-cultural settings.
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Excellent communication, organisational, and ICT skills.
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Driving licence and access to a car.
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Enhanced DBS check required.
You will be:
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Approachable, reliable, and a strong team worker.
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Supportive, responsible, and personable.
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Flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
What We Offer
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The chance to make a meaningful difference
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A supportive, values-driven team
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33 days’ holiday (pro rata), pension, wellbeing support, and more
How to Apply
If you are passionate about creating lasting change for young people and have the skills needed, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK. You must also be able to legally drive in the UK for this role.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS Certificate including a check of the children’s barred list.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Assistant Supported Housing Worker (Greenbank)
Old Trafford, Manchester
£25,335.77 per annum (FTE) + LOBH Allowance
Permanent, Full Time & Part Time hours available
Closing date: 29th September 2026
Interview date: 5th October 2026
Interview location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS
Full Time
35 hours per week, with services operating between 7:45am and 8:10pm, Monday to Sunday. Worked on a shift rota including 1 weekend in every 5 weeks. Shifts are either 7:45am to 3:15pm (Early) or 12:10pm to 8:10pm (Late), No sleep-in duties are required.
Part Time
21 hours per week covering late shifts on Friday, Saturday and Sundays (12:10pm – 8:10pm) No sleep-in duties are required
Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done.
As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.
This role will help us achieve our ambition by working as part of a team within a supported housing service in Trafford, Greater Manchester, providing high quality, personalised housing related support to young customers aged 16 to 25 years old.
In this role, you will be responsible for
- Supporting and promoting young people aged 16 to 25 to access and actively engage in meaningful activities.
- Providing administrative support to the project team.
- Using a person-centred approach to enable customers to build life skills, develop healthy relationships and make decisions that are right for them.
- Using coaching and strengths-based approaches to help customers overcome barriers and encourage engagement in education, training, employment, voluntary work and sport.
We need people who are
- Strong communication, interpersonal, numerical and IT skills.
- Experience of carrying out administrative and record-keeping tasks.
- An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
- The ability to use authority appropriately, deal effectively with challenging situations and challenge unacceptable behaviour.
- The ability to build positive working relationships with clients, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience of working with young people would be advantageous
- Enthusiasm for learning, training and professional development.
Please note that an Enhanced DBS check is required for this role and you must be able to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.
The successful candidate will be flexible, reliable, resilient, professional and passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults and young people.
We want to hear from you! You may use AI tools to support your application, but any content submitted must accurately reflect your own skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. During the recruitment process, you may be asked to discuss and provide evidence of the information contained within your application.
Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.
If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
#SupportWorker #YouthWorker #ProjectWorker #HousingSupportJobs #SupportedHousing #housingjobs #recruiting #Manchesterjobs
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Supported Housing Project Worker (Greenbank)
Old Trafford, Greater Manchester
£30,699.60 + LOBH Allowance
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Closing date: 29th September 2026
Interview date: 5th October 2026
Interview location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS
35 hours per week, with services operating between 7:45am and 8:10pm, Monday to Sunday. Worked on a shift rota including 1 weekend in every 5 weeks. Shifts are either 7:45am to 3:15pm (Early) or 12:10pm to 8:10pm (Late), No sleep-in duties are required.
Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done.
As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.
This role will help us to do this by working as part of a team within a supported housing service in Greater Manchester, providing high quality, personalised housing related support to young customers aged 16 to 25 years old.
In this role, you will be responsible for
- Using a person-centred approach to enable customers to develop independent living skills and move on successfully into more permanent accommodation suitable to their needs.
- Successfully building on skills that will support customers to access work, training or education.
- Using techniques such as coaching and strengths-based approaches to enable customers to develop emotional resilience, overcome barriers and take control of their lives.
- Be involved in all aspects of housing management, which include but are not exclusive to; collecting rent, reporting repairs, maintaining the health and safety of the building.
We need people who have
- Experience of in working within a supported housing environment or relevant social care setting.
- Experience of supporting young people or vulnerable adults with multiple support needs.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of young people and vulnerable adults.
- Knowledge of issues that can impact the lives of young people, including homelessness, mental health and tenancy sustainment.
- Understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and risk management.
- Strong communication, recording and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues and partner agencies.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
It would be advantageous if you have:
- Experience of working within supported housing services.
- Knowledge of legislation and best practice relating to housing support, safeguarding
- A qualification in Health and Social Care or a related subject.
Please note that an Enhanced DBS check is required for this role and you must be able to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.
The successful candidate will be flexible, reliable, resilient, professional and passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults and young people.
We want to hear from you! You may use AI tools to support your application, but any content submitted must accurately reflect your own skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. During the recruitment process, you may be asked to discuss and provide evidence of the information contained within your application.
Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.
If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
#SupportWorker #YouthWorker #ProjectWorker #HousingSupportJobs #SupportedHousing #housingjobs #recruiting #Manchesterjobs
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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Mental Health Service in Tower Hamlets.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
As a Support Worker, you will empower service users to engage confidently with community mental health teams, social workers, housing providers, healthcare professionals, and employment or training services, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are effectively represented. You will support ongoing assessments, advocate for appropriate levels of support, and help individuals progress towards greater independence. Working collaboratively as part of a flexible team, you will contribute to service delivery, develop co-produced activities and peer support opportunities, and encourage meaningful community engagement. You will monitor health, wellbeing, safety, and service quality, complete timely referrals and reviews, support colleagues, and use your initiative to respond effectively to emerging needs and challenges.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
In this role, you will need a strong understanding of recovery-focused practice and the ability to apply a range of recovery approaches that promote independence, resilience, and positive outcomes for service users. You will have experience supporting individuals with mental health needs and dual diagnosis, including providing effective support during periods of crisis while maintaining dignity and respect. The ability to work collaboratively with frontline statutory services, including the NHS, is essential, as is knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and safeguarding procedures. You will be an effective team player with strong communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, capable of maintaining accurate records and working flexibly across shifts, weekends, and bank holidays to meet service needs.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
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37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.
We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.
We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.
Crawley Foyer provides 24-hour supported housing services offering medium levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25 with 38 bedspaces and shared communal facilities.
We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs, relationship building and wellbeing. Situated in the centre of Crawley, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community.
We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Crawley Foyer team, who will hold a caseload of residents and meet with them weekly to build a support plan.
Main areas of responsibilities are:
Housing:
- Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living
- Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law
- Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team
Coaching and Engagement:
- Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives
- Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community
- Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries
- Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person’s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance)
General:
- Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working
- Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations
- Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice
There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.You may be just the right candidate.
This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.
Experience and Knowledge:
- Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk
- Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living
- Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs
- Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries
- Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident’s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary
- Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills
- Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 20 September at midnight.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Salary Grade B: £25,266.93 per annum full time equivalent, plus London Weighting of £4,000 per annum (FTE), plus anti-social hours payment of £650 per annum (FTE). Total Salary: £29,916.93 per annum
Hours: Average of 37 hours per week over a 4 week rolling rota period. Hours vary, Monday to Sunday, in accordance with rota, and include anti-social working; sleep-in shifts, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Job Purpose:
To support the delivery of Oasis Community Housing’s Young People’s Supported Housing Service (including Ofsted registered project). The service supports 56 young people at any given time; in one 16-bed Ofsted registered 24-hours staffed supported housing project for 16-21 year olds with medium-high needs, plus visiting support to young people living in properties across the North of the Borough.
To provide trauma informed, holistic, personalised support to children and young people, which is in line with relevant pathway and safety plans. To work closely with Southwark Council, including Children’s Services, to ensure children and young people achieve the best outcomes, in line with project specific aims and objectives. Under the guidance of the Team Leader and Registered Service Manager, to ensure the service is compliant with the Supported Accommodation Regulations and we maintain successful Ofsted registration for the relevant project.
Organisation Context:
Oasis Community Housing is a Christian response to homelessness and disadvantage providing housing, support and other specialised services. The support provided aims to develop life skills that will enable people to live successful independent lives.
Oasis Community Housing is part of the Oasis group of charities. The group includes national charities dedicated to education, housing, and campaigning against human trafficking and we work to a common vision of creating communities in which everyone can thrive and reach their God-given potential.
We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all employees understand and sympathise with the Christian vision, ethos and culture of Oasis Community Housing. However, it will be an occupational requirement that a practising Christian is needed for some specified roles. This will be highlighted in the qualifications section of the job description and will be clearly stated in the job advert. This is not one of those posts.
Benefits: Oasis Community Housing operates a contributory group personal pension plan and in accordance with the Pension Act 2008, if eligible, you will be automatically enrolled into the Oasis Trust pension scheme. Currently all staff in our pension scheme are required to contribute a minimum of 2% of their salary. The employer contribution is currently set at a contribution of 7%. Oasis Community Housing life assurance policy, through Omnilife, is open to all staff who earn in excess of £6000 per annum. 25 days holiday per year, plus statutory holidays, increasing to 30 days per annum after 2 completed years’ service.
Unsocial Working: Working hours include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Flexibility is required around public holidays, and annual leave restrictions may be considered over Christmas and New Year period.
Project specific:
Our projects are places of safety, Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE), from which we work with children and young people using person-led, holistic, trauma-informed and solution-focused approaches. We aim to provide accommodation and support that helps children and young people find self-worth and the belief that they deserve a better future, supporting them in safe, positive transitions including where relevant from care into more independent accommodation, and from childhood to adulthood; providing holistic support to gain essential life skills, achieve health outcomes, to realise and achieve their aspirations, and reach their full potential.
We are commissioned by Southwark Council to provide this service, which currently consists of:
• A 24-7 staffed 16 bed Ofsted registered supported housing project for young people aged 16-21.
• A 4 bed property for young mums and their babies/toddler age children - with a staff office, visiting staff support Mon-Fri 9-5, and on call support outside of working hours.
• A 6 bed property for young mums and their babies/toddler age children – with visiting staff support Mon-Fri 9-5, and on call support outside of working hours.
• A 7 bed supported accommodation for young people (Christchurch - made up of self contained flats, and flats allowing for sharing a bathroom/kitchen with one other) - with a staff office, visiting support Mon-Fri 9-5, and on call support outside of working hours.
• A number of 4-5 bed properties, for young people with visiting staff support Mon-Fri 9 5, and on call support outside of working hours.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• To provide holistic (mental, physical, emotional, spiritual) support to children and young people within our supported housing projects, in accordance with the ethos and values of Oasis Community Housing. Ensuring support provision is personalised to individual needs, and progress is regularly reviewed.
• To engage in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approaches to support children and young people, including working closely with Children’s Services and other professionals and partner agencies. To include; attending meetings and effective information sharing.
• To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to in your practices, and that concerns are reported appropriately and expediently, both internally, and externally, as needed.
• To navigate challenging situations effectively and sensitively.
• To maintain records needed to ensure excellent and consistent support provision; maintaining comprehensive case files, using our In-Form data system, completing reports and assisting in the measurement of outcomes.
• To ensure the Project Handbook, including the service expectations, are explained to children and young people at the point of entry; being reiterated, and enforced as needed.
• To deal with informal complaints made by residents in accordance with OCH's procedures.
• To organise and encourage activities which are of interest to those being supported.
• To support the active participation of residents in project design, delivery and evaluation; working with our Head of Service Improvement to encourage involvement, and assisting in recording access and engagement.
• To work in accordance with regulatory requirements. Under the guidance of the Team Leader and Head of Supported Housing (Registered Service Manager) to ensure your practices are compliant with the Supported Accommodation Regulations.
• To clean the office space and communal areas, and support those living in our service to keep their rooms/properties clean.
• To work closely with Housing Management Team colleagues.
• To attend regular supervision sessions with your line manager
• To attend relevant training sessions as required by the role / your line manager
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required
• To ensure all working practice and interactions are in line with organisational ethos and values
• To be able to work in any Oasis Community Housing project as required.
Personal Specification/Key Competencies:
Qualifications:
• Relevant qualification to NVQ Level 3 (Essential)
Work Experience:
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Support Worker, including needs and risk assessment, delivery of holistic support, health and safety, working closely with partner agencies to provide support (Essential)
• Experience working with children and young people, especially those experiencing homelessness including leaving the care system, and related issues including mental ill health, trauma, abuse, alcohol and substance misuse and offending (Essential)
• Experience of using person centred support plans (Desirable)
• Experience working in the safeguarding arena (Desirable)
• Experience of participating in MDT meetings (Desirable)
• Experience of working in registered/regulated services (Desirable)
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To end Homelessness from the Northeast and beyond.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Salary: Grade B – £25,877.80 plus anti-social hour’s payment of £650 per annum. Total starting salary of £26,527.80 per annum.
Hours:Full-time 37 hours per week: hours vary, Monday to Sunday, in accordance with a rolling rota. Anti-social working; evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Job Purpose:
To support the delivery of Oasis Community Housing’s Young People’s Supported Housing Service (Ofsted registered). The service operates two 24-hour staffed supported housing projects, one for children and young people aged 16-17 with medium needs, and one for those aged 16-21 with complex needs. To provide trauma informed, holistic, personalised support to children and young people, which is in line with relevant pathway and safety plans.
To work closely with Gateshead Council, including Children’s Services, to ensure children and young people achieve the best outcomes, in line with project specific aims and objectives. Under the guidance of the Team Leader and Registered Service Manager, to ensure the service is compliant with the Supported Accommodation Regulations and we maintain successful Ofsted registration for these projects.
Organisation Context:
Oasis Community Housing (OCH) is a Christian response to homelessness and disadvantage providing housing, support and other services. The support provided aims to develop life skills that will enable people to live successful independent lives.
Oasis Community Housing is part of the Oasis group of charities. The group includes charities dedicated to education, housing and campaigning against human trafficking and we work to a common vision of creating communities in which everyone can thrive and reach their God-given potential.
We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all employees understand and sympathise with the Christian vision, ethos and culture of the organisation. However, it will be an occupational requirement that a practising Christian is needed for some specified roles. This will be highlighted in the qualifications section of the job description and will be clearly stated in the job advert.
Oasis Community Housing is an experienced charity, with its Central Office in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.
This post is located in Gateshead, within the two registered supported housing projects.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, meeting essential criteria and Enhanced DBS (dependent on role).
Project specific:
Our projects are places of safety, Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE), from which we work with children and young people using person-led, holistic, trauma-informed and solution-focused approaches. We aim to provide accommodation and support that helps children and young people find self-worth and the belief that they deserve a better future, supporting them in safe, positive transitions including where relevant from care into more independent accommodation, and from childhood to adulthood; providing holistic support to gain essential life skills, achieve health outcomes, to realise and achieve their aspirations, and reach their full potential.
This role is based in a new service, which goes live on 1st June 2025:
• A 24-7 staffed 8 bed Ofsted registered supported housing project for young people aged 16-21 with complex needs.
• A 24-7 staffed 5 bed Ofsted registered supported housing project for young people aged 16-17 with medium needs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• To provide holistic (mental, physical, emotional, spiritual) support to children and young people within our supported housing projects, in accordance with the ethos and values of Oasis Community Housing. Ensuring support provision is personalised to individual needs, and progress is regularly reviewed.
• To engage in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approaches to support children and young people, including working closely with Children’s Services and other professionals and partner agencies. To include; attending meetings and effective information sharing.
• To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to in your practices, and that concerns are reported appropriately and expediently, both internally, and externally, as needed.
• To navigate challenging situations effectively and sensitively.
• To maintain records needed to ensure excellent and consistent support provision; maintaining comprehensive case files, using our In-Form data system, completing reports and assisting in the measurement of outcomes.
• To ensure the Project Handbook, including the service expectations, are explained to children and young people at the point of entry; being reiterated, and enforced as needed.
• To deal with informal complaints made by residents in accordance with OCH's procedures.
• To organise and encourage activities which are of interest to those being supported.
• To support the active participation of residents in project design, delivery and evaluation; working with our Co-Production Worker to encourage involvement, and assisting in recording access and engagement.
• To work in accordance with regulatory requirements. Under the guidance of the Team Leader and Head of Supported Housing (Registered Service Manager) to ensure your practices are compliant with the Supported Accommodation Regulations.
• To clean the office space and communal areas, and support those living in our service to keep their rooms/properties clean.
• To work closely with Housing Management Team colleagues.
• To attend regular supervision sessions with your line manager
• To attend relevant training sessions as required by the role / your line manager
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required
• To ensure all working practice and interactions are in line with organisational ethos and values
• To be able to work in any Oasis Community Housing project as required.
Personal Specification/Key Competencies:
Qualifications:
• Relevant qualification to NVQ Level 3 (Essential)
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To end Homelessness from the Northeast and beyond.
Thank you!
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.
We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.
We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.
Our 16+ Older Looked After Young People (OLYP), Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) services delivers specialist 24-hour supported accommodation where young people are supported to acquire the necessary skills in preparation for living independently, safely explore their increased freedom of choice and develop responsibilities associated with adulthood, whilst still having the appropriate level of support from an experienced team.
We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and support residents into independent accommodation. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building.
We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Ewhurst Road, Crawley team, who will hold a caseload of residents and meet with them weekly to build a support plan.
Main areas of responsibilities are:
Housing:
- Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living
- Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law
- Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team
Coaching and Engagement:
- Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives
- Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community
- Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries
- Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person’s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance)
General:
- Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working
- Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations
- Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice
There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.You may be just the right candidate.
This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.
Experience and Knowledge:
- Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk
- Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living
- Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs
- Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries
- Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident’s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary
- Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills
- Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 27 September at midnight.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.
We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.
We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.
Gareth Stacey House and Lansworth House are our 24-hour supported housing services in central Brighton and Hove offering high levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25 with multiple and complex needs. The services have 15 and 20 bedspaces respectively, with shared communal facilities; the services support young people to manage their daily living activities in areas including finances and budgeting, developing life and work skills, and managing self-care.
We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures.
We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our teams at Gareth Stacey House and Lansworth House, who will hold a caseload of residents and meet with them weekly to build a support plan. Main areas of responsibilities are:
Housing and Compliance
- Support young people to understand and comply with their occupancy agreements, including coaching them to meet house rules and responsibilities as part of preparing for successful independent living.
- Promote a strong rent‑payment and credit culture, encouraging residents to maintain regular payments and understand their financial obligations.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of housing legislation, welfare benefits, and statutory requirements affecting young people, ensuring practice aligns with current housing law and organisational policies.
- Respond promptly and effectively to breaches of agreement, including rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, or property damage, using restorative approaches where appropriate and working collaboratively with the wider team.
Coaching and Engagement
- Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives.
- Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community.
- Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries.
- Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person’s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance).
There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.You may be just the right candidate.
This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.
Experience and Knowledge
- Experience in housing or supported accommodation, ideally supporting young people with multiple and complex needs.
- Strong understanding of occupancy agreements, rent management, welfare benefits, and tenancy sustainment.
- Ability to manage arrears, ASB, and other non‑compliance issues using appropriate and restorative approaches.
- Good knowledge of housing legislation, safeguarding procedures, and compliance requirements, with the ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
- Familiarity with statutory and voluntary services available to young people and ability to work proactively with a caseload to support progression towards independent living.
Skills and Abilities
- Confident in record‑keeping, including case notes, incident reporting, and health and safety checks.
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident’s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary.
- Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills.
- Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 20 September 2026 at midnight.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.
We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.
We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.
Horsham Y Centre provides 24-hour supported housing services offering medium levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25 with 50 bedspaces and shared communal facilities. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs, relationship building and wellbeing. Situated in the middle of Horsham, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community.
We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures.
We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Horsham Y team, who will hold a caseload of residents and meet with them weekly to build a support plan. Main areas of responsibilities are:
Housing and Compliance
- Support young people to understand and comply with their occupancy agreements, including coaching them to meet house rules and responsibilities as part of preparing for successful independent living.
- Promote a strong rent‑payment and credit culture, encouraging residents to maintain regular payments and understand their financial obligations.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of housing legislation, welfare benefits, and statutory requirements affecting young people, ensuring practice aligns with current housing law and organisational policies.
- Respond promptly and effectively to breaches of agreement, including rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, or property damage, using restorative approaches where appropriate and working collaboratively with the wider team.
Coaching and Engagement
- Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives.
- Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community.
- Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries.
- Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person’s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance).
There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.You may be just the right candidate.
This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.
Experience and Knowledge
- Experience in housing or supported accommodation, ideally supporting young people with multiple and complex needs.
- Strong understanding of occupancy agreements, rent management, welfare benefits, and tenancy sustainment.
- Ability to manage arrears, ASB, and other non‑compliance issues using appropriate and restorative approaches.
- Good knowledge of housing legislation, safeguarding procedures, and compliance requirements, with the ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
- Familiarity with statutory and voluntary services available to young people and ability to work proactively with a caseload to support progression towards independent living.
Skills and Abilities
- Confident in record‑keeping, including case notes, incident reporting, and health and safety checks.
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident’s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary.
- Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills.
- Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 27 September at midnight.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.
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