Housing Support Worker (Young People) in Dorchester)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 12,589 - 15,386; Part time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking a compassionate Housing Support Worker in Dorchester to support young people in achieving independence. The role involves managing a caseload and delivering person‑centred, strengths‑based support.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable individuals, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with agencies. This part-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable people, ideally with knowledge of homelessness.
• Confidence in working with specialist agencies like mental health teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to adapt approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person‑centred, strengths‑based support to residents.
• Manage a caseload and guide residents through assessments.
• Build trust and deliver tailored support through sessions.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable people

Knowledge of homelessness and its effects

Understanding of housing and benefits advice

Strong communication skills

Integrity and professionalism

Job description

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, we'd love to hear from you!

We're on the lookout for a compassionate, proactive, and energetic Support Worker to join our team and deliver person‑centred, strengths‑based support to our 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 our 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 Stonewater

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

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

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

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