House Project Facilitator - Ref: CH09626

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

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking a House Project Facilitator to support care-experienced young people aged 16 and over, helping them develop life skills, sustain tenancies and move towards independent living. The role combines one-to-one mentoring, group work, project development and community engagement, requiring compassionate communication, safeguarding commitment and the ability to manage a varied workload in a dynamic team.

Closing date: 20 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with care-experienced young people.
• Ability to run group activities and provide mentoring.
• Strong communication and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group work and support young people to identify personal goals.
• Build positive relationships and provide practical housing, budgeting and wellbeing guidance.
• Support young people to move into their own home and sustain tenancy.
• Work as part of a team to develop projects and community activities.

Skills

Care-experienced youth work

Group work facilitation

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

House Project Facilitator - Ref: CH09626

Permanent

Grade: G6 (£32,578 - £35,570)

The Walsall House Project is a unique and innovative programme that supports care-experienced young people to make a successful transition from care to independent living. Through providing practical support, opportunities for personal development, peer support, and community engagement, the House Project empowers young people to become confident, independent adults with a strong sense of belonging and aspiration.

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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

We are looking for an individual who:

• 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.

Closing Date: 20th November 2026

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

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.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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.

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.