Housing Support Worker (weekends/nights)

PROSPECTUS; Redhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a compassionate Weekend Night Housing Support Officer to empower young individuals in their journey towards independence. This role involves providing structured support based on personalized Developmental Support Plans, ensuring each young person feels confident and capable. You will engage with individuals using a trauma-informed approach, addressing their unique needs while responding to emergencies as they arise. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people, this opportunity offers a fulfilling experience in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing structured support to young people.
• Ability to document and update developmental support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured support to young people in supported housing.
• Respond to emergency situations and maintain records.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Personal development support

Emergency response

Record keeping

Education

Experience in support roles

Relevant qualification in social care

Job description

Our client, a renowned young person's homeless charity based across East Surrey, is currently seeking a Weekend Night Housing Support Officer to provide personal development opportunities to young people in one of their supported housing services (low-medium needs) based in Redhill.

In this role, you will provide structured support in response to identified needs as documented in each young person’s Developmental Support Plan, equipping them with the confidence and skills to work towards living as independently and sustainably as possible. You will provide a trauma-informed approach, involving the supported individual, devising, reviewing and updating developmental support plans, recording events and observations and keeping appropriate records as required by the service. You will respond/attend to emergency situations that arise in other services and will have a full understanding of the on-call process.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

At Prospectus, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. If you are enthusiastic about working with a fantastic charity that makes a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you!

Please note this role is to work 33 hours per week: Fri/Sat/Sun 7.00pm - 7.00am

Please note this role is initially a 12 month FTC, covering maternity leave.