Housing Support Worker - Empower Young People to Thrive

Inspire North; Ledston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave

Learning and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Maternity, paternity and adoption bene

Exclusive care worker discounts

Employee networks

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Corporate Health Plan

Job summary

Inspire North is seeking a Housing Support Worker to help young people aged 16-25, including care leavers and unaccompanied asylum seekers, move towards sustainable tenancies and independent living. You will work with them to build confidence, access education, training and employment, and navigate finances and housing.

The role focuses on person-centred support, building relationships, and empowering positive futures through flexible, supportive approaches within our OWL service.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable young people, or a good understanding of the challenges they face.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Resilient, empathetic and adaptable in your approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 16-25 to build confidence and independent living skills.
• Help them move towards sustaining their own tenancy.
• Assist with managing home and finances and accessing education, training and employment.
• Provide person-centred support to help them overcome challenges and achieve goals.
• Engage with care leavers and unaccompanied asylum seekers as appropriate.

Skills

Passionate about young people

Relationship building

Resilience & adaptability

Communication & organisation

Experience with vulnerable youths

Job description

Inspire North is seeking a Housing Support Worker to help young people aged 16-25, including care leavers and unaccompanied asylum seekers, move towards sustainable tenancies and independent living. You will work with them to build confidence, access education, training and employment, and navigate finances and housing.

The role focuses on person-centred support, building relationships, and empowering positive futures through flexible, supportive approaches within our OWL service.