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Young Devon; Paignton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site working

Job summary

Young Devon in Paignton is seeking a proactive Supported Accommodation Project Coordinator to lead a small team and oversee housing support for young people aged 16–25. Salary is £29,757 per annum, with a 37-hour week, and a permanent contract based in Paignton.

You will manage day-to-day staff coordination, ensure quality of support and housing management, and participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota. The role requires safeguarding awareness and a Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice or

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice or be prepared to complete this qualification.
• Experience coordinating a small team and housing projects is desirable.
• Safeguarding knowledge and compliance with housing standards are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to support vulnerable young people aged 16–25 toward independence.
• Coordinate day-to-day staff activities, ensure quality of support and housing management.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota for emergencies.
• Maintain documentation and liaise with colleagues to ensure seamless operations.

Education

Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice

Job description

An invitation to join us at Young Devon as our next…

Supported Accommodation Project Coordinator (Job Ref 26-54)

Salary – £29,757 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent Contract - Based in Paignton

We are seeking a proactive and energetic coordinator to lead a small team in the supporting of vulnerable young people aged 16 -25 through their journey to independence. You will manage the day to day coordination of the staff, quality of support, and housing management of the project in conjunction with colleagues.

The post will include lone working, and the post holder will be required to participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota providing emergency support for the project.

We are looking for someone who holds a Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice or is prepared to complete this required qualification. The course provides essential knowledge of housing services, legislation, and best practice, while developing a broader understanding of how organisations like ours operate across the housing sector.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 29th September 2026

Please read the job description and person specification. If you then have any further questions about the role please contact James Hallam on 07484 984916.

What can we offer?

Young Devon provides generous holiday entitlement from day one, not to mention our welcoming, kind and passionate workplace culture.

Young Devon is a youth work charity (1057949) passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and embracing diversity. We are committed to Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable groups and all applicants who will or could have unsupervised access to these groups will complete the required checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are not a sponsorship organisation for overseas candidates.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Supported Accommodation Project Coordinator - Paignton 26-54

Company: Young Devon

Salary: from £29,757 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Paignton

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 1 Sept 2026

Closing date: 22 Sept 2026

Summary

Supported Accommodation Project Coordinator (Job Ref 26-54)

Salary – £29,757 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent Contract - Based in Paignton

We are seeking a proactive and energetic coordinator to lead a small team in the supporting of vulnerable young people aged 16 -25 through their journey to independence. You will manage the day to day coordination of the staff, quality of support, and housing management of the project in conjunction with colleagues.

The post will include lone working, and the post holder will be required to participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota providing emergency support for the project.

We are looking for someone who holds a Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice or is prepared to complete this required qualification. The course provides essential knowledge of housing services, legislation, and best practice, while developing a broader understanding of how organisations like ours operate across the housing sector.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 29th September 2026

Please read the job description and person specification. If you then have any further questions about the role please contact James Hallam on 07484 984916.

What can we offer?

Young Devon provides generous holiday entitlement from day one, not to mention our welcoming, kind and passionate workplace culture.

Young Devon is a youth work charity (1057949) passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and embracing diversity. We are committed to Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable groups and all applicants who will or could have unsupervised access to these groups will complete the required checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are not a sponsorship organisation for overseas candidates.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme