Project Officer (Key Worker)

Your Housing Group; Wigan; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Project Officer at Coops Foyer, supporting young people aged 16-25. The role involves providing key worker support, engaging with diverse individuals, and managing a varied caseload. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, along with genuine progression opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Healthcare cash plan

Discounts on cinema tickets

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with a range of young people.
• Tenacity to seek the best outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing key worker support to young people.
• Delivering 1-to-1 support sessions on life skills.
• Assisting with medical appointments and facilitating group activities.

Skills

Engagement with young people

Tenacity

Creativity

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

Due to retirement, we have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Project Officer at Coops Foyer – supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25.

The role is based at Coops Foyer in Wigan Town Centre and will move to our new Wigan Foyer in early 2026 when the development is completed. The new site is located on the outskirts of the town centre next to the Leeds and Liverpool canal, offering a scenic location to work and live. It will feature holistic spaces for young people to engage in activities, including a well-being garden and collaborative working spaces.

Coops Foyer is accredited with the Foyer Federation, emphasizing an asset-based approach called Advantaged Thinking, encouraging young people to aim high, dream big, and fulfill their ambitions.

We want to recruit a passionate Project Officer who shares our enthusiasm.

What will my working week look like?

Project Officers work on a 3-week rolling rota:

1. Week A: 8am-4pm
2. Week B: 11am-7pm
3. Week C: 12noon-8pm

They are part of a multidisciplinary team supporting young people who can stay with us for up to 2 years. The role includes some short periods of lone working, with potential for hours outside Monday to Friday in the future.

Every day varies; responsibilities may include delivering 1-to-1 support sessions on life skills, reviewing action plans, assisting with medical appointments, contributing to multi-agency meetings, or facilitating group activities.

What will I be responsible for?

The primary responsibility is providing key worker support to young people, working through support and action plans to help them develop independent living skills.

We value personality diversity, reflecting the varied backgrounds of our young people in our staff team.

What would make me stand out?

Successful candidates will have:

• An ability to engage with a range of young people
• Tenacity to seek the best outcomes for young people

Ideally, you will also be:

• Innovative and creative in your approach
• Resilient and flexible in dealing with others

This role suits someone who enjoys managing their own diary and caseload and interacting with many people daily.

For more details, please review the role profile on our website: www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

Who are Your Housing Group?

Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord dedicated to helping people live in quality, affordable homes. We are a leading sector landlord in the North, reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and building over 1,000 new homes annually. Over 88% of staff recommend us as a great place to work.

What’s in it for me?

We offer a salary of £23,216 for a 35-hour week, 25 days of annual leave (plus holidays that increase with service), and bank holidays. Our benefits include a contributory pension (we match contributions up to 8%), a healthcare cash plan with BHSF, and discounts on cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.

The role offers genuine progression opportunities, with previous staff advancing into roles such as Learning and Support Officer, Tenancy Management Officer, and management positions within the Foyer.

If you’re interested in supporting young people to achieve, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and requires a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, including barred list checks.

Closing Date: 28th May 2025. We review applications as received and may close early, so apply soon.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all communities. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with disabilities who meet minimum role requirements. We also assess potential conflicts of interest or security issues for applicants who are current or former customers.

91% of staff recommend Your Housing Group as a great place to work!