Housing Support Worker (3x Part Time roles available)

Volunteer Centre; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Housing Support Worker, helping vulnerable young people achieve independence through tailored support and guidance. This role offers a collaborative environment where creativity and solution-oriented approaches are encouraged. Enjoy benefits like flexible working options, generous leave, and professional development opportunities while contributing to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Learning and career development opportunities

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Employer contributory pension scheme

Maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

Care workers discounts

Employee Networks access

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Corporate Health Plan

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Experience in relevant care settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Offer 1:1 and group support on housing and life skills.
• Collaborate with families and agencies for support.
• Promote client involvement through workshops.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Collaborative

Solution-focused

Creative thinking

Education

Experience in housing, social care or youth work settings

Working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting people as they build confidence and achieve their goals?

As a Housing Support Worker, working in our Core and Cluster team, you will support vulnerable young people aged 16–25, including care leavers and unaccompanied asylum seekers to move towards independent living. You’ll be self-motivated, solution-focused, and a creative thinker.

What you’ll do:

• Offer 1:1 and group-based support and practical advice on housing, tenancy management, budgeting, and life skills.
• Collaborate with agencies, families, and social networks to build a support system around each young person.
• Promote client involvement and co-production of services through workshops and feedback channels.
• Work a shift pattern between 7.30am and 10.30pm on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays

What you’ll bring:

• A genuine passion for working with young people
• Experience of providing support in housing, social care or youth work settings
• A working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, if you can do most of what we are looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!

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 optionsto help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
• 25 days annual leaveplus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because your time off matters.
• A wealth of learning and career development opportunities,with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme24/7, including access to counselling and GP services– your wellbeing is a priority.
• Employer contributory pension schemeto help secure your future.
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption benefitsto support you and your family.
• Exclusive care workers discountsto make life a little easier.
• Access to a range of Employee Networksincluding People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – we embrace and celebrate diversity.
• A variety of health and wellbeing initiativesto keep you feeling your best.
• Cycle to Work Schemeto help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Access to a Corporate Health Planto 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!

Closing date: 06 July 2025 – we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the vacancy early if we find the right candidate so don’t delay!

Good luck – we look forward to hearing from you!

Interviews will take place on 20 July 2025.