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About the role:
Housing can be the thing that helps a young person breathe again — but only when it feels safe, understood and possible to manage. At Camden Young Person’s High Support Accommodation, this role will help turn the practical side of housing into something young people can learn from, build confidence in and use as a stepping stone towards independence.
As Young Person’s Worker — Housing Focus, you’ll support the smooth running of the accommodation while working directly with young people around the housing responsibilities linked to their stay. This will include move-ins, licence agreements, rent and service charge prompts, repairs, voids, occupancy records, building standards and housing-related actions. You’ll work closely with the Service Manager, colleagues, landlords, contractors and internal teams to help keep the service safe, organised and responsive.
This is still a relationship-based role at its heart. You’ll use trauma informed, psychologically informed and strengths-based approaches to help young people understand expectations, build routines, solve problems and prepare for move-on. At Single Homeless Project (SHP), you’ll also be part of a learning culture that values training, development and career growth — with opportunities to build your housing knowledge, deepen your practice and grow your confidence in young people’s services.
About you:
- You understand that housing work is people work — and can help young people build confidence with rent, repairs, licence agreements, routines and shared living expectations.
- You are organised, proactive and good at keeping practical tasks moving, from records and voids to repairs, building checks and follow-up actions.
- You can build warm, boundaried relationships with young people, using patience, consistency and clear communication.
- You are confident working with colleagues, contractors, landlords and partners to solve problems and keep accommodation safe and well managed.
- You can stay calm in a busy service, use IT systems accurately and spot when something needs to be recorded, followed up or escalated.
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: Sunday 21st June at midnight
Interview date: Monday 30th June in person at a Young Person's Service
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 right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.
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We are looking to enhance our team by recruiting a LGBTQ+ Youth Development and Wellbeing Worker. This will enable us to continue to deliver and expand the services we currently offer with a particular focus on work within Step Forward, youth/community services and local secondary schools.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people aged 11–25, especially those facing complex challenges or considered harder to reach.
This position needs to have flexibility to ensure services are offered at a time when young people can access them including daytimes, evenings and weekends where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
· Work with all young people, from a range of different backgrounds and with differing support needs with a particular focus on young LGBTQ+ people.
· Provide both 1-2-1 support and structured group activities which will help young people in their personal and social development.
· Lead on design and delivery of Step Out workshops and sessions to help young people develop self-confidence, self-esteem and life skills
· Develop positive working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams internally and in different external services
· Provide drop-in support and groups activities within the community with care experienced young people and those engaging in youth services
· Provide personal development and wellbeing projects during the Half Term and Summer Holidays
About You
We are looking for passionate, skilled professionals with the following:
· A recognised qualification or equivalent experience in youth work or relevant profession.
· An in-depth understanding of the issues affecting young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and non-binary people and those young people questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with young people, including those who identify as LGBTQ+.
· Experience of working in an organisation that provides support services to young people
· Ability to utilise personal lived experience appropriately to support young people who identify as LGBTQ+
· A proven track record of providing structured group activities which will help young people in their personal and social wellbeing.
· Experience of dealing with safeguarding concerns and following safeguarding procedures.
· Experience co-producing services with young people
· Creative and flexible approach to delivering services
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-agency teams
· Commitment to embracing diversity and supporting young people in Tower Hamlets, including care experienced young people and asylum seekers
Working with Step Forward
Step Forward is an inclusive charity committed to evolving to meet the needs of young people in Tower Hamlets. Our multi-disciplinary team work closely together to provide a holistic support service to young people. We expect all members of the team to take part in activities which help ensure the smooth running of the organisation and help us to reach organisational objectives.
Work in a small, dedicated organisation where your expertise directly influences children and young people’s lives. Join a passionate and reflective team of staff and volunteers who embrace and uphold our organisational ethos and values to ensure we are: Inclusive, Warm, Empowering, Inspirational and Innovative.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To improve the wellbeing and life chances of local young people affected by poverty and disadvantage
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We are looking for a passionate and committed Youth and Community Worker to join our Outreach Team at Croydon Drop In (CDI). This role involves working directly with children, young people and families across Croydon in community and educational settings, building trusted relationships and delivering high‑quality outreach, health education and emotional wellbeing support. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies, including schools and statutory services, to respond to local needs and support diverse and vulnerable young people. If you’re empathetic, confident working face‑to‑face in the community, and driven to make a positive difference in young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
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