Empowerment Housing Support Worker for Young Adults

Peabody; Sorell; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits: healthcare, dental,

Life Assurance 4x and up to 10% pens

Professional development including/apr

Two paid volunteering days per year

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Peabody in Lewisham is seeking a Housing Support Worker to assist young people aged 18–25 on their path to independence. This full-time, onsite role focuses on practical and emotional support, budgeting, housing options, and life skills while fostering empowerment and resilience.

The role requires connecting with young people, creativity in engagement (music, art, sports), and the ability to manage a caseload with colleagues and partners. Interview dates are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth work, housing, or related sectors.
• Ability to budget, manage benefits, and housing options.
• Good communication and IT skills; safeguarding knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to develop independent living skills.
• Navigate housing options and manage benefits with residents.
• Build safe, non-judgmental environment and strong relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to tailor support.

Skills

Connects with young people

Creativity

Independent work

Teamwork

Budgeting & benefits knowledge

Strong communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Key working

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Peabody in Lewisham is seeking a Housing Support Worker to assist young people aged 18–25 on their path to independence. This full-time, onsite role focuses on practical and emotional support, budgeting, housing options, and life skills while fostering empowerment and resilience.

The role requires connecting with young people, creativity in engagement (music, art, sports), and the ability to manage a caseload with colleagues and partners. Interview dates are noted in the posting.