Housing Support Worker (Young People)

AD WARRIOR; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 12,589 - 15,386; Part time

Job summary

AD WARRIOR in Dorchester is seeking a compassionate Housing Support Worker to provide person-centred support to young people. This part-time role involves guiding residents towards independence by helping them navigate challenges and celebrate milestones.

The ideal candidate will have experience with vulnerable groups and a strong understanding of housing and benefits advice. You will play a key role in ensuring residents feel welcomed and supported during their journey.

A background check and valid Right to Work document are required. Apply now to make a real difference!

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable people, ideally with knowledge of homelessness and its effects.
• A solid understanding of housing and benefits advice.
• Confidence in working collaboratively with specialist agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residents, guiding them through referrals and assessments.
• Build trust, motivate, and foster relationships with residents.
• Deliver tailored support through one-to-one and group sessions.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable people

Knowledge of homelessness and its effects

Understanding of housing and benefits advice

Ability to build trust and motivate others

Strong communication skills

Integrity and professionalism

Job description

Overview

Housing Support Worker (Young People)

Location: Dorchester

Salary: £13,988 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time

Make a Real Difference – Become a Support Worker!

Are you someone who thrives on helping others unlock their potential? Do you believe everyone deserves the chance to live independently and with dignity? If so, they\'d love to hear from you!

They’re on the lookout for a compassionate, proactive, and energetic Support Worker to join their team and deliver person-centred, strengths-based support to their residents. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be a catalyst for change in someone’s life.

As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping their residents take meaningful steps toward independence. You’ll work closely with individuals to understand their goals, strengths, and aspirations—supporting them to build confidence and move forward with purpose. Whether it’s helping someone navigate a challenging moment or celebrating a personal milestone, your support will make a lasting impact.

You’ll manage a caseload of residents, guiding them through referrals, interviews, and assessments with empathy and professionalism. Once they join the service, you’ll be their key point of contact—welcoming them, building trust, and delivering tailored support through both one-to-one and group sessions. Every interaction will be focused on outcomes, empowerment, and helping people realise their full potential.

What you’ll bring

• Experience working with vulnerable people, ideally with knowledge of homelessness and its effects.
• A solid understanding of housing and benefits advice.
• Confidence in working collaboratively with specialist agencies like mental health teams and youth services.
• A natural ability to build trust, motivate others, and foster meaningful relationships.
• Strong communication skills – you know how to adapt your approach to suit different people and situations.
• Integrity and professionalism, with a clear understanding of boundaries and safeguarding.

Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document.

Discover the Organisation

The Organisation is a leading housing provider. They manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme.

Their mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market.

They’re looking for like-minded people to join their team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody their values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people’s lives.

They are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows them to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support their colleagues. They have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. they are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation their Menopause Friendly accreditation

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.