Housing Support Assistant (Night), Selby

Inspire North; Selby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave

Learning and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Employer contributory pension scheme

Maternity, paternity and adoptionbenef

Care worker discounts

Employee networks

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Corporate Health Plan

Job summary

Inspire North’s Selby Young People’s Pathway is seeking a Housing Support Assistant (Night) to help young people aged 16–25 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. You’ll build trust, support safety and wellbeing, and assist residents to progress to independent living.

You will also handle reception tasks, maintain records and coordinate repairs, while upholding safeguarding standards and working closely with a supportive team in a hostel setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable and socially excluded young people.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding children and young people.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-time housing support to young people in hostel accommodation.
• Support safety, wellbeing and smooth day-to-day running of the hostel.
• Undertake reception and administrative duties, maintain records and respond to enquiries.
• Coordinate repairs and help prepare accommodation for new residents.
• Contribute to safeguarding responsibilities and support residents to move on to independence.

Skills

Relationship building

Empathy for vulnerable people

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Driving licence

Job description

Join Our Team as a Housing Support Assistant (Night)!

Do you want to make a real difference to young people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness?

As a Housing Support Assistant (Night) within our Selby Young People's Pathway team, you’ll support young people aged 16 to 25 living in hostel accommodation, helping them develop the confidence, skills, and resilience needed to move on to independent living.

Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll build positive relationships with young people, contribute to their safety and wellbeing, and support the smooth day to day running of the hostel. This varied role combines practical support, administration, and safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring young people receive the assistance they need to achieve their goals.

You’ll also undertake reception and administrative duties, maintain accurate records, respond to enquiries, coordinate repairs, and help prepare accommodation for new residents.

Who we’re looking for:

• Able to build and maintain positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable and socially excluded young people.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding children and young people.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Why Join Us?

We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things – and we want you to be part of that.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Flexible working options so you can balance life and work in a way that genuinely works for you.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because rest matters.
• Loads of learning and career development opportunities, including paid and personalised training to help you grow.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, including counselling and GP services – your wellbeing comes first.
• Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
• Exclusive care workers discounts to make everyday life that bit easier.
• Active Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – because everyone deserves to belong.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives to help you feel your best, inside and out.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to keep you moving and support greener choices.
• Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued!

If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Gerry Menzies, Team Leader, via or 01757 210415.

Good Luck!

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