Housing Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Flexible benefits (healthcare, dental,

Discounts

Life Assurance

Pension contribution

Professional development (funded)

Volunteering days

Job summary

Peabody is hiring a Housing Support Worker to assist young people aged 18–25, including care leavers, with independent living skills, housing access, budgeting, and benefits. This is a practical and emotional support role, not a care role, based in Lewisham and working 37.5 hours per week on a permanent, full-time basis.

You’ll join a values-led team that emphasizes kindness, inclusion, and partnership with external providers to ensure effective, person-centred support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting 18–25-year-olds, including care leavers.
• Budgeting, benefits, and housing options experience.
• Strong communication and IT skills are essential.
• Safeguarding knowledge or key working experience is helpful.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Help young people develop independent living skills and housing options.
• Assist with budgeting, benefits, and accessing housing.
• Create a safe, non-judgmental environment that empowers residents.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to tailor support.
• Provide practical and emotional support to residents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Budgeting

Teamwork

IT literacy

Trauma-informed

Job description

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Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/1232/1481

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent Full Time

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Lewisham

Closing Date:

29/10/2026

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 18–25, including care leavers, on their journey to independence.

This is nota 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 and confident 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.

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,andPull Together
We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What You’ll Get

• 25 days’ annual leaveplus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefitsincluding healthcare, dental, and discounts.
• 4x Life Assuranceand up to10% pension contribution.
• Professional development, including funded apprenticeships.
• Two paid volunteering dayseach year.
• Family-friendly policiesand a supportive 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 Monday 9th November 2026.
If successful in the 1st stage, you'll be invited to an in-person interview at our service in Lewisham on Friday 13th November 2026.

For questions, contact [e-mail], we’re happy to help!