Trauma-Informed Youth Housing & Transition Worker

Young Devon; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Devon in Exeter is seeking an Early Support and Transitions Youth Worker to join our Housing Resolutions team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on delivering early prevention youth work and helping young people secure safe accommodation.

You will work across East Devon, engaging with families and partner agencies, using trauma-informed practice to build trust and pathways away from homelessness. Travel and access to a car are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality youth work interventions focusing on early prevention.
• Support young people to remain in, or return to, safe and appropriate accommodation.
• Collaborate with families and wider support networks to reduce relationship breakdown.
• Provide information, advice and guidance on housing options to young people, families and partner agencies.
• Use a trauma-informed youth work approach to build relationships with young people and families.
• Help build shared understanding of the realities of becoming homeless.
• Travel within the East Devon area; driving and access to a car may be required.

Job description

Young Devon in Exeter is seeking an Early Support and Transitions Youth Worker to join our Housing Resolutions team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on delivering early prevention youth work and helping young people secure safe accommodation.

You will work across East Devon, engaging with families and partner agencies, using trauma-informed practice to build trust and pathways away from homelessness. Travel and access to a car are required.