Housing Support Worker (Full and Part Time roles available)

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated Housing Support Worker to assist vulnerable young people aged 16-25. The role focuses on creating support plans, offering practical advice, and ensuring safe living environments, while enjoying generous benefits like career development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Learning and career development opportunities

Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Employer contributory pension scheme

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

Care workers discounts

Employee Networks (e.g., LGBT+)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Corporate Health Plan

Qualifications

• Experience providing advice and support in a 1-1 setting.
• Working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Create individual support plans and assess risk.
• Provide guidance on tenancy and practical tasks.
• Prepare properties for move-in ensuring they are safe and clean.

Skills

Passion for supporting young people

Experience in 1-1 advice and support

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Job description

Housing Support Worker (Full and Part Time roles available)

Do you enjoy helping people gain their independence and thrive?

As a Housing Support Worker, you will be working with vulnerable young people aged 16 -25 who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness. You’ll be self-motivated, solution focused and a forward thinker, with safeguarding awareness to help make a real difference to people’s lives.

What you’ll do:

• Create individual support plans and assess risk.
• Provide regular guidance on tenancy and practical tasks as part of their journey towards independence.
• Prepare properties by making sure they’re a safe and clean environment ready for move in.

What you’ll bring:

• A genuine passion for supporting young people with housing and other needs.
• Experience of providing advice and support in a 1-1 setting.
• 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.
• Hybrid working – enjoy the best of both worlds!
• 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!

If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

• 1 x 20 hours per week (part time)
• 1 x 24 hours per week (part time)
• 1 x 37.5 hours per week (full time)

*Please clearly state in your application which of the above hours you are applying for. If you are open to more than one, feel free to indicate that too.

The closing date for applications is 06 July 2025 but we may close it early if we receive a high number of strong candidates, so don’t delay!

Good Luck!

For the full-time position interviews will take place on 22 July 2025.

For the part-time position interviews will take place on 28 July 2025.