Support Worker - Young Persons

Peabody; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare & dental cover

Up to 10% pension contribution

Life Assurance 4x

Funded training & volunteering days

Job summary

Peabody in Stevenage is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist young people aged 16–25 in developing independent living skills within our supported housing.

You will deliver person-centred support, complete needs and risk assessments, help with daily living tasks, and coordinate with education, training, employment, and community services. Some shifts include sleep-ins paid at £73.89 per sleep-in.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable people in community or supported living.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with young people.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and committed to helping others.
• Able to work independently (including lone working) and in a team.
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office and case management systems).
• Full driving licence and access to vehicle for travel between schemes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support to young people living in supported housing.
• Complete needs assessments, risk assessments, and support plans.
• Support residents with daily living skills, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, and managing finances.
• Help young people build confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Support access to education, training, employment, and community services.
• Assist residents to sustain accommodation and explore future housing options.
• Work closely with external agencies and partner organisations.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and support planning.
• Participate in team meetings and training.

Skills

Vulnerable people support

Communication skills

Compassionate

Independent & team

IT skills

Driving licence

Job description

Support Worker - Young People's Services

Stevenage Full Time Supported Housing

Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Help Young People Build Independent Futures

Peabody is looking for a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to support young people aged 16-25 to develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to live independently.

Working with young people who may have experienced homelessness, social exclusion, mental health challenges, or other barriers, you'll provide person-centred support that empowers them to achieve their goals and thrive within their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support to young people living in supported housing.
• Complete needs assessments, risk assessments, and support plans.
• Support residents with daily living skills, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, and managing finances.
• Help young people build confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Support access to education, training, employment, and community services.
• Assist residents to sustain accommodation and explore future housing options.
• Work closely with external agencies and partner organisations.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and support planning.
• Participate in team meetings and training.

About You

• Experience supporting vulnerable people in the community or supported living environments, either professionally or through volunteering.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with young people and external partners.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and committed to helping others succeed.
• Able to work independently, including lone working, and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as travel between schemes is required.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave.
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental and retail discounts.
• Up to 10% pension contribution.
• 4x Life Assurance.
• Funded training and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.
• Family-friendly policies and supportive team culture.
• Sleep-in shifts paid at an additional £73.89 per sleep-in.

Important Information

• This role includes regular sleep-in shifts.
• Additional payment of £73.89 per sleep-in shift.
• In-person interviews will take place in Stevenage on Friday 28 August 2026.
• Interviews will last approximately two hours.