Night Housing Support Assistant — Empower Young People

Inspire North; Selby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave

Learning and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Employer contributory pension scheme

Maternity, paternity and adoptionbenef

Care worker discounts

Employee networks

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Corporate Health Plan

Job summary

Inspire North’s Selby Young People’s Pathway is seeking a Housing Support Assistant (Night) to help young people aged 16–25 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. You’ll build trust, support safety and wellbeing, and assist residents to progress to independent living.

You will also handle reception tasks, maintain records and coordinate repairs, while upholding safeguarding standards and working closely with a supportive team in a hostel setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable and socially excluded young people.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding children and young people.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-time housing support to young people in hostel accommodation.
• Support safety, wellbeing and smooth day-to-day running of the hostel.
• Undertake reception and administrative duties, maintain records and respond to enquiries.
• Coordinate repairs and help prepare accommodation for new residents.
• Contribute to safeguarding responsibilities and support residents to move on to independence.

Skills

Relationship building

Empathy for vulnerable people

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Driving licence

Job description

Inspire North’s Selby Young People’s Pathway is seeking a Housing Support Assistant (Night) to help young people aged 16–25 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. You’ll build trust, support safety and wellbeing, and assist residents to progress to independent living.

You will also handle reception tasks, maintain records and coordinate repairs, while upholding safeguarding standards and working closely with a supportive team in a hostel setting.