Care-Experienced Youth Housing & Independence Facilitator

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is recruiting a House Project Facilitator to support care-experienced young people aged 16 and over, guiding them toward independent living and tenancy success. The role combines mentoring, group work, and practical 생활 skills development in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

The post emphasises safeguarding, personal development, and collaboration with services to ensure positive outcomes for young people, including preparing for independent living and tenancy sustainment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with care-experienced or vulnerable young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and work with youth.
• Proven group facilitation or training delivery experience.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group work and one-to-one support for care-experienced young people.
• Build positive, professional relationships and act as mentor and advocate.
• Support personal goal setting, independence skills, wellbeing and tenancy readiness.
• Provide guidance on housing, budgeting, education, employment, training and wellbeing.
• Help access services and community resources.
• Support young people to move into their own home and sustain a tenancy.

Skills

Experience with care-experienced youth

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Group facilitation

Organisation

Safeguarding

Mentoring and motivation

Job description

Walsall Council is recruiting a House Project Facilitator to support care-experienced young people aged 16 and over, guiding them toward independent living and tenancy success. The role combines mentoring, group work, and practical 생활 skills development in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

The post emphasises safeguarding, personal development, and collaboration with services to ensure positive outcomes for young people, including preparing for independent living and tenancy sustainment.