Housing Support Coach - Young Persons Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Housing Support Coach to empower young people facing homelessness. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support and advice, assisting clients with their transition into a safe living environment. Your responsibilities will include managing day-to-day operations, maintaining safety, and ensuring clients receive the necessary guidance on housing and welfare. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community, helping individuals build their futures. If you are adaptable, possess strong communication skills, and are passionate about social justice, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• GCSE Level education or good level of maths and English required.
• Experience in a busy service environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in a 24/7 accommodation scheme.
• Manage reception tasks and assist with rent and service charge payments.
• Maintain safety and security of the building.

Skills

Communication Skills

Administrative Skills

Compassion for Vulnerable Populations

Flexibility and Adaptability

Experience with Complex Behaviors

Education

GCSE Level Education

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

You’ll provide support and advice to young people who have experienced homelessness and other forms of social exclusion. You’ll work with the team to manage the day-to-day running of the young person’s 24/7 supported accommodation scheme and be the first point of contact for customers and visitors.

Job requirements

• Support customers to move into the service, completing detailed and thorough sign-ups to make sure young people know the rights and responsibilities of themselves and Concrete.
• Cover all reception tasks including the phone, post and reception enquiries.
• Support customers to manage their rent and service charge payments, including benefit claims where necessary.
• Maintain the safety and security of young people and the building by supervising the entrance and exit of the building, and undertaking regular health and safety checks.
• Arrange appointments for customers, for example with their GP or DWP and accompany them where appropriate. Provide advice to them on housing, health, welfare benefit claims and other issues as necessary.
• Work with the local community and respond to neighbourhood concerns or queries when needed.
• Support the service’s income through the minimisation of void loss and arrears by reporting, monitoring and following up on maintenance jobs until completion. You’ll also support with preparing void rooms for re-let and make sure the service is kept clean and tidy.
• Maintain a high standard of records, keeping all financial and admin systems up to date.

What we’re looking for

• Educated to GCSE Level or with a good level of maths and English.
• Some experience dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment.
• Experience dealing with complex and difficult behaviours in relation to young people facing multiple disadvantages or the willingness to develop these skills.
• Great communication and administrative skills.
• Someone with a genuine understanding and compassion for people without a home, who won’t judge but instead will empower customers and give them a voice.
• Someone who is flexible and adaptable, able to work to a rota that includes early mornings, afternoons and evenings.
• Someone with a full UK driving license who is able to use their own vehicle for work purposes.
  

Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home.

We’ll be interviewing as we go so might close the application process early if we find the right person.

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