CASUAL YOUNG PERSONS RESETTLEMENT WORKER

Blackpool Coastal Housing; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local housing organization in Lancashire seeks a Casual Young Persons Resettlement Worker to support young individuals aged 16 to 18 in two supported accommodation sites. The role involves empowering young residents to learn life skills, ensuring the safety of the facilities, and addressing safeguarding concerns. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 GCSEs including Maths and English, excellent communication skills, and prior experience working with diverse young populations. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £15.08 per hour and additional benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Minimum 26 days annual leave

In-house wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with young people.
• Experience in safeguarding and managing risks.
• Flexibility to work across various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily running of supported accommodation sites.
• Empower young people to gain life skills and education.
• Oversee safety, security checks, and repairs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Experience working with young people

Education

Minimum 3 GCSEs including Maths and English

Job description

For applications, we are looking for a passionate, dedicated individual to join our award‑winning Young Persons Resettlement Team. You will support young people aged 16 to 18 across two 24/7 supported accommodation sites in Blackpool.

The role – Ref: 25/147

CASUAL YOUNG PERSONS RESETTLEMENT WORKER
“Supporting young people in supported accommodation”

Rate of Pay: £15.08 per hour Monday to Friday. Weekend hours £22.62 per hour (SCP 5b @1.5). Additional sleep‑in payment £41.78 on an‑hoc basis.

Typical day as a Young Persons Resettlement Officer Worker

• You will manage the day‑to‑day running of the house and support young people to reach their full potential.
• You will empower young people to maintain accommodation and learn life skills such as cooking and money management.
• You will encourage further education, training and employment, set clear goals and develop links with statutory and community services.
• Ensure safety and security of the building, carrying out regular Health and Safety checks, room checks, fire risk assessments and completing all repairs within timescales.
• You will identify and deal with safeguarding concerns and carry out a thorough risk assessment, liaising with professionals to reduce and manage risk.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a confident manner, remain calm under pressure and have demonstrable experience working with young people with a range of support needs. Knowledge of young people’s rights and professional boundaries is essential.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• Flexibility to travel across both sites and cover regular sleep‑in duties, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as per a rota.
• Satisfactory enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About Blackpool Coastal Housing

BCH is an ambitious, growing organisation with a vision to “Inspiring People to Build Sustainable Communities”. Our five core values – Positivity, Respect and Compassion, Integrity, Dynamism, Energy – guide every employee.

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment and a comprehensive rewards and benefits package:

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership and excellent employer contributions
• Minimum 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• My Money Matters pension plan option
• In‑house wellbeing program, social and charitable initiatives
• Vivup employee benefits scheme for discounts and cycle‑to‑work
• BHSF voluntary salary sacrifice Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical costs
• Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Credit Union partnership
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and counselling services
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
• Wide variety of training, learning and development opportunities
• Staff Suggestion Scheme
• Free annual flu vaccinations and Occupational Health Support

For further information about this position, please contact Dionne Nicholson, Registered Service Manager at [e-mail].

To apply, please visit https://www.bch.co.uk/work-with-us to complete an online application. The full job outline and person specification are available online.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 4th January 2026 at midnight.
Interview date: Week commencing 12th January 2026.