Senior Youth Housing Support Specialist

Iris Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire City Homes (GCH) is seeking a Young People’s Housing Support Specialist to join Hewmar House, delivering intensive, trauma-informed support to young people with complex needs in supported accommodation. The role operates on a 3-week rota with early and late shifts, every other weekend, and a 1-in-7 on-call rota (£30 per call).

Applicants must have right to work in the UK and be able to travel to Hewmar House.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people and complex needs, preferred in housing or care settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and trauma-informed practice.
• Effective communication and ability to build trust with young people and partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver individual support plans focused on independence.
• Support housing, wellbeing, life skills and tenancy sustainment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, statutory services and partner agencies.
• Identify safeguarding concerns, risk factors and wellbeing needs.
• Maintain accurate records and outcome monitoring information.

Skills

Experience supporting young people

Trauma-informed approaches

Safeguarding knowledge

Strong communication

Case management

Teamwork and resilience

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People)

Level 4 Certificate in Working with Children, Individuals and Families

Counselling qualification or equivalent

Job description

Gloucestershire City Homes (GCH) is seeking a Young People’s Housing Support Specialist to join Hewmar House, delivering intensive, trauma-informed support to young people with complex needs in supported accommodation. The role operates on a 3-week rota with early and late shifts, every other weekend, and a 1-in-7 on-call rota (£30 per call).

Applicants must have right to work in the UK and be able to travel to Hewmar House.