Housing Support Worker - Lewisham

Guidant Global; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An agency for support services is seeking dedicated Support Workers in Lewisham. You will empower young people at risk of homelessness and assist care leavers. Responsibilities include mentoring, supporting independent living skills, and providing emotional support. Candidates should have a passion for helping young people achieve independence and be willing to work shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting young people (preferred).
• Genuine passion for empowering young people to achieve independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face support and mentoring.
• Support young people to develop independent living skills.
• Deliver trauma-informed emotional and psychological support.
• Assist with social welfare benefit applications.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice

Ability to work shifts, including weekends

Experience supporting young people

Job description

Location: Lewisham
Pay: £17.76 per hour (PAYE) / £23.44 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Temp to Perm
Hours: Shift pattern - Early (7:30am-3:30pm) / Late (2pm-10pm). Includes 1-2 weekends per month and a week of late shifts each month.
DBS: Enhanced (Children & Adults)

About the Role

We are looking for passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our vibrant 5-bed unit in Lewisham. You will play a key role in empowering young people aged 16-17 at risk of homelessness, as well as care leavers aged 18-21, helping them to build independence and brighter futures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face support, mentoring, and tailored life coaching programmes.

• Support young people to develop independent living skills (budgeting, cooking, cleaning).

• Foster community engagement and positive local relationships.

• Deliver trauma-informed emotional and psychological support.

• Guide young people in making positive life choices and building resilience.

• Assist with social welfare benefit applications and attend meetings with young people.

• Carry out property management tasks including health & safety checks and maintenance reporting.

• Monitor rent collection and address arrears in line with policies.

• Respond to safeguarding concerns promptly and responsibly.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting young people (preferred).

• Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work shifts, including weekends.

• A genuine passion for empowering young people to achieve independence.