Independent Living Support Worker for Care Leavers

Stepping Stone Projects; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stepping Stone Projects is seeking a compassionate Supported Housing Worker to join our North West Care Leavers service. The role supports young people aged 16+ in dispersed accommodation, helping them develop independent living skills and resilience to live independently.

You will carry a caseload, assess needs and risks, develop person-centred support plans, provide practical guidance on budgeting, education, employment, and wellbeing, and coordinate with local authorities and partners to help

Qualifications

• Experience working within supported housing or housing advice, youth work, or with homeless people.
• Experience with vulnerable young people from potentially challenging backgrounds.
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of young people in dispersed accommodation and building positive, professional relationships.
• Carrying out needs and risk assessments to identify required support.
• Developing and delivering person-centred support plans and tracking progress toward independent living.
• Providing practical one-to-one support on budgeting, education, training, employment, health and wellbeing.
• Safely managing and reviewing risks, promoting safeguarding and wellbeing within an Ofsted-regulated service.
• Coordinating with local authorities, social workers, education providers, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Supporting young people to move into independent accommodation and develop tenancy and budgeting skills.

Job description

Stepping Stone Projects is seeking a compassionate Supported Housing Worker to join our North West Care Leavers service. The role supports young people aged 16+ in dispersed accommodation, helping them develop independent living skills and resilience to live independently.

You will carry a caseload, assess needs and risks, develop person-centred support plans, provide practical guidance on budgeting, education, employment, and wellbeing, and coordinate with local authorities and partners to help