House Project Facilitator

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking an energetic House Project Facilitator to support care-experienced young people aged 16+ as they move towards independence. You will mentor, advise and help them develop life skills, wellbeing, and secure tenancy options, while delivering group activities and community engagement.

The role combines 1:1 support, group work, project development and collaboration with local services to empower young people to live independently and achieve personal goals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with care-experienced or vulnerable young people is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate group activities or training sessions.
• Creativity, flexibility, initiative and good organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group work and build positive relationships with care-experienced young people.
• Support individuals to identify and achieve personal goals and aspirations.
• Assist with developing independent living skills, budgeting, housing options and wellbeing.
• Provide advice around housing, education, employment and training services.
• Support relocation into own home and maintenance of tenancy.
• Adhere to safeguarding requirements and communicate effectively about needs.

Job description

We are seeking a passionate, motivated, and creative House Project Facilitator to join our dedicated team and play a key role in supporting some of Walsall's most inspiring young people as they build their futures., As a House Project Facilitator, you will work directly with care-experienced young people aged 16 and over, supporting them through their journey towards independence. You will help young people develop essential life skills, build confidence, improve their wellbeing, and successfully sustain their own tenancies. You will build positive and trusting relationships with young people, acting as a mentor, advocate, and source of practical support as they move into and manage their own homes. The role offers a varied and rewarding workload, combining one-to-one support, group work facilitation, project development, and community engagement activities., Supporting Young People

• Facilitating group work
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with care-experienced young people.
• Support young people to identify and achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
• Assist young people in developing the skills required to live independently.
• Provide advice and guidance around housing, budgeting, education, employment, training, and wellbeing.
• Support young people to access relevant services and community resources.
• Support young people to move into their own home and live independently & maintain a tenancy
• Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.
  Has experience of working with young people, particularly vulnerable or care-experienced young people.
• Understands the challenges faced by young people transitioning from care into adulthood.
• Is passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence and positive outcomes.
• Has excellent communication, engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Can motivate, encourage, and inspire young people.
• Has experience of planning and delivering group activities or training sessions.
• Demonstrates creativity, flexibility, and initiative.
• Is organised and able to manage a varied workload.
• Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• We are especially interested in those who are care experienced., This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
• At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your 'Supporting Information' - reflects your own voice.
  Walsall Council's Children's Services are the only Ofsted 'Outstanding' local authority in the Black Country. During a visit in May 2025, Inspectors described Walsall Council as a place where children were at the heart of. The council's journey of continuous improvement started in 2017 and has since transformed into a service with a clear vision, clear priorities and a clear plan, all informed by the views of our staff and children. Staff are at the core of delivering great outcomes for children and young people in Walsall, which is underpinned by our Walsall Right 4 Children vision. The latest Ofsted inspection demonstrated that staff in children's services are proud to work for Walsall Council and feel supported to do great work.