Housing Support Worker

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

Our Vacancy

Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Join Us as a Housing Support Worker – Make a Real Difference in Young Lives

At Peabody, we’re passionate about creating opportunities for young people to thrive. We’re looking for a Housing Support Worker who is kind, proactive, and ready to support young people aged 18–25, including care leavers, on their journey to independence.

This is not a care role. It’s a practical and emotional support position, helping young people build life skills, access housing, and feel empowered to shape their future.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll support young people to develop the skills they need for independent living, including navigating housing options, managing benefits, and budgeting. You’ll help create a safe, non-judgmental environment where they feel empowered and respected. By bringing your own passions, whether in music, art, sports, or other interests, you’ll enrich the community and build meaningful connections. You’ll also work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure each young person receives the right support at the right time.

What We’re Looking For

We need someone who:

• Connects easily with young people, especially those who’ve faced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance misuse.


• Is creative and confident in engaging young people, whether through music, sports, art, or other interests.


• Can work independently and as part of a team, managing a caseload and supporting residents with budgeting, benefits, and housing options.


• Has strong communication and IT skills, and ideally some knowledge of safeguarding, support plans, or key working.


• Brings transferable experience from youth work, education, housing, or similar sectors.

Why join us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What You’ll Get

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discounts.


• 4x Life Assurance and up to 10% pension contribution.


• Professional development, including funded apprenticeships.


• Two paid volunteering days each year.


• Family-friendly policies and a supportive team culture.

Please Read Before Applying

This is a full-time, onsite role, and you’ll need to be available to work five days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts may include early mornings and evenings, so flexibility is key.

1st stage interviews for this role will take place on Microsoft Teams on Monday 9th November 2026.

If successful in the 1st stage, you'll be invited to an in-person interview at our service in Lewisham on Friday 13th November 2026.

For questions, contact [e-mail], we’re happy to help!