House Project Facilitator

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A council organization in Wolverhampton is seeking a House Project Facilitator to support young people transitioning to independent living. The role focuses on empowering care leavers, collaborating with various stakeholders, and requires strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, including some home working and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have experience with young people and be knowledgeable about safeguarding practices.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Scheme

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for training

Qualifications

• Experience with care leavers or young people in care is essential.
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes and trauma impacts.
• Proficient in using new technology and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to young people in their personal development.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Engage with training and community project events.

Skills

Experienced in working with young people facing challenging circumstances

Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child development

Skilled in building positive relationships

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Able to work flexibly under pressure

Job description

House Project Facilitator

Salary - £30,024 - £33,699 (Grade 5)

Hours - 37

Contract type - full time permanent

Work Style - (working from home with 2 days in a council location)

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people leaving care? We are looking for a dedicated House Project Facilitator to join our team and support care leavers and young people in care as they transition to independent living.

In this role, you will empower young people to take ownership of their Local House Project, helping them develop essential life skills, manage their homes, and achieve positive outcomes in education, training, and employment. You’ll work collaboratively with social care, education, housing, and health services to ensure young people’s voices are at the heart of decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group support to young people, including evenings and weekends.
• Enable young people to take ownership of their project, including rules, policies, and procedures.
• Support young people in managing finances, housing, and personal development plans.
• Collaborate with multi‑agency partners to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Engage with the National House Project, attending training and community events.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working with young people facing challenging circumstances.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding, child development, and the impact of trauma.
• Skilled in building positive relationships and involving young people in decision‑making.
• Tenacious, solution‑focused, and committed to achieving the best outcomes.
• Able to work flexibly and manage complex plans under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently; willingness to learn and use new technology.

What We Offer

• Generous Holiday Scheme
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• For more information on our benefits please visit Benefits | Working for us | WV Jobs | City of Wolverhampton Council

Interviews will take place on 12/02/2026 and consist of panel interview.

For further information on the job role please contact [e-mail].

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for ‘touch down’ space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

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Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We’ve received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers – we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect – Learn more about the staff equality forums here.

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Attached documents

House Project Facilitator JD & Person Spec.docx