Housing Support Worker

Peabody; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare & dental discounts

Life assurance 4x

Pension contribution up to 10%

Professional development funding

Volunteering days (2 per year)

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a Housing Support Worker to assist young people aged 16–25, including care leavers, in Islington, London. This full-time, on-site role focuses on practical and emotional support to develop life skills, access housing, budgeting and independent living, while fostering empowerment and resilience.

You’ll collaborate with peers and external partners to ensure tailored, timely support, with an emphasis on safeguarding and person-centred care; weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with young people, including those who’ve faced trauma or mental health challenges.
• Creative and confident in engaging youth through music, sports, art, or other interests.
• Independent and team-working abilities with caseload management, budgeting and housing options support.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to develop independent living skills and access housing.
• Help them navigate benefits and budgeting and build life skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to tailor support plans and safeguarding.
• Maintain clear records and communicate progress to the team.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Budgeting

Job description

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Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/1232/1422

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent Full Time

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Islington, London

Closing Date:

07/10/2026

Vacancy Category:

Service Area:

C & S Commissioned Contracts

Directorate:

Care & Support, Inclusion & Communities

Our Vacancy

Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Join Us as a Housing Support Worker – Make a Real Difference in Young Lives

At Peabody, we’re passionate about creating opportunities for young people to thrive. We’re looking for a Housing Support Worker who is kind, proactive, and ready to support young people aged 16–25, including care leavers, on their journey to independence. This is not a care role. It’s a practical and emotional support position, helping young people build life skills, access housing, and feel empowered to shape their future.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll support young people to develop the skills they need for independent living, including navigating housing options, managing benefits, and budgeting. You’ll help create a safe, non-judgmental environment where they feel empowered and respected. By bringing your own passions, whether in music, art, sports, or other interests, you’ll enrich the community and build meaningful connections. You’ll also work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure each young person receives the right support at the right time.

What We’re Looking For

We need someone who:

• Connects easily with young people, especially those who’ve faced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance misuse.
• Is creative andconfident in engaging young people, whether through music, sports, art, or other interests.
• Can work independently and as part of a team, managing a caseload and supporting residents with budgeting, benefits, and housing options.
• Has strong communication and IT skills, and ideally some knowledge of safeguarding,support plans, or key working.
• Brings transferable experience from youth work, education, housing, or similar sectors.

Why join us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, included, and empowered.

What You’ll Get

• Up to 25 days’ annual leave.
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discounts.
• 4x Life Assurance and up to 10% pension contribution.
• Professional development, including funded apprenticeships.
• Two paid volunteering days each year.
• Family-friendly policies and asupportive team culture.

Please read before applying:

This is a full-time, onsite role, and you’ll need to be available to work five days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts may include early mornings and evenings, so flexibility is key.

1st Stage interviews for this role will take place on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 14th October.

If successful in the 1st stage, you'll be invited to an in-person interview at our service in Islington on Monday 19th October.