Supported Housing Specialist for Young People

Stepping Stone Projects; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stepping Stone Projects in Preston is seeking a motivated Supported Housing Worker to help young people aged 16–25 achieve independence, through housing management and person-centred support in OFSTED-regulated accommodation.

You will build trusting relationships, support education, training and employment goals, coordinate with local authorities and partner agencies, and promote a safe, inclusive living environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to build trust and maintain professional boundaries.
• Experience supporting individuals who may have faced trauma, adversity or instability.
• Strong partnership-working and advocacy skills.
• Resilience, perseverance and a solution-focused approach.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People (or working towards).
• Full UK driving licence with daily access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Building trusting, professional relationships with young people while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Supporting young people to achieve goals through tailored support plans and regular key work sessions.
• Completing needs, risk and support assessments.
• Helping young people access education, employment, training, healthcare and community services.
• Advocating on behalf of young people and coordinating support with external agencies.
• Supporting residents to develop independent living skills, including budgeting, tenancy management and maintaining a home.
• Managing tenancy-related matters, including rent accounts, property inspections and occupancy standards.
• Responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns, incidents and emergencies.
• Maintaining accurate records, case notes and reports.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive living environment.

Skills

Trust building

Boundaries

Partnership-working

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People

Job description

Stepping Stone Projects in Preston is seeking a motivated Supported Housing Worker to help young people aged 16–25 achieve independence, through housing management and person-centred support in OFSTED-regulated accommodation.

You will build trusting relationships, support education, training and employment goals, coordinate with local authorities and partner agencies, and promote a safe, inclusive living environment.