Housing Support Worker

Peabody Trust; Witham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits including healthcare

Dental cover

Retail discounts

Up to 10% pension contribution and 4x

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Two paid volunteering days each year

Family-friendly policies and asupport

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a Support Worker for our Young People's Service in Witham to help young people build skills, confidence and resilience to live independently. You’ll support those facing homelessness, disability, ill health, or social exclusion to achieve goals and a positive future.

Responsibilities include creating support plans, risk assessments, and reviews; helping with budgeting, cooking, shopping, and tenancy management; enabling access to education, employment, and community services;

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable people or in social care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Caring, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
• Confidence working independently, including lone working.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Completing support plans, risk assessments, and regular reviews.
• Helping young people develop everyday living skills (budgeting, cooking, shopping, tenancy).
• Supporting access to education, employment, training, and community services.
• Working with external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate records and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Vulnerable people support

Excellent communication

Empathy

Independent working

IT skills

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Vacancy

Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Make a Difference Every Day

We're looking for a Support Worker to join our Young People's Service, helping young people build the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to live independently.

You’ll support young people who may be facing homelessness, disability, ill health, or social exclusion, empowering them to achieve their goals and create a positive future.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Completing support plans, risk assessments, and regular reviews
• Helping young people develop everyday living skills such as budgeting, cooking, shopping, and managing a tenancy
• Supporting access to education, employment, training, and community services
• Working alongside external agencies to achieve positive outcomes
• Maintaining accurate records and safeguarding standards

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting vulnerable people through work or volunteering
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A caring, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach
• Confidence working independently, including lone working
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems

Why Join Peabody?

At Peabody, our values guide everything we do: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

What You’ll Get

• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental cover, and retail discounts
• Up to 10% pension contribution and 4x life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities, including funded apprenticeships
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Family-friendly policies and a supportive team culture

Working Pattern

This is a full-time, onsite role. You'll work five days per week, including weekends and bank holidays, on a rota basis.

Shifts may include:

• Early mornings
• Evenings
• Sleep-in shifts

Flexibility is essential for this role.

Interview Information

We're reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis.

In-person interviews will take place in Witham on 7th, 8th and 11th September 2026.

Important Information

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Successful candidates will be required to undertake regular sleep-in shifts
• Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role

For any further questions about the role, please contact Charlene Moore, Talent Specialist at [e-mail] .