Housing Support Worker: Help Young People Build Futures

Action for Children; Dundee; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave plus bank hols

Training and professional development

Flexible family leave packages

Pension with employer contribution

Staff discount portal

Job summary

Action for Children is seeking a dedicated Housing Support Worker in Dundee. You will help young people develop skills, confidence and resilience to live independently, providing practical, emotional and social support alongside families and partner agencies.

You will play a key role in delivering person-centred support, encouraging engagement in activities and development of life skills, while maintaining safe and supportive housing for vulnerable youth.

Qualifications

• Must possess SVQ3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent within two years of taking up post.
• Willingness to participate in relevant on the job or off-site training.
• Providing support and care.
• Writing notes and recording information.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to develop skills, confidence and resilience to live independently.
• Build trusting relationships and provide practical, emotional and social support.
• Collaborate with families and partner agencies to navigate challenges and achieve goals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Caseload management

Education

SVQ3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Action for Children is seeking a dedicated Housing Support Worker in Dundee. You will help young people develop skills, confidence and resilience to live independently, providing practical, emotional and social support alongside families and partner agencies.

You will play a key role in delivering person-centred support, encouraging engagement in activities and development of life skills, while maintaining safe and supportive housing for vulnerable youth.