Young People Support Worker

Depaul UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored training

26 days' annual leave

Pension with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 GP

Cash health plan

Retail discounts

Job summary

Depaul UK is seeking a dedicated Youth Support Worker to help young people aged 18 to 25 who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. You will work closely with each individual to plan next steps, build independent living skills, and provide practical and emotional support in a safe environment.

The role involves completing needs assessments, developing personalised support plans, and collaborating with partner agencies to promote wellbeing.

Qualifications

• You will have experience supporting young people or people who have experienced homelessness.
• You will understand some of the challenges associated with poor mental health and substance misuse, and know how to maintain professional boundaries while offering compassionate support.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker, building trusted relationships and providing practical and emotional support.
• Complete needs and risk assessments and develop support plans with clear, achievable goals.
• Help young people build independent living skills and access education, training, employment and volunteering.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and work with partner agencies to support young people's wellbeing.
• Support residents moving into the service and encourage them to have a say in decisions that affect them.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Professional boundaries

Job description

About the role

At Depaul UK, you will support young people aged 18 to 25 who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. You will help create a safe, welcoming environment and work alongside each young person as they plan their next steps.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker, building trusted relationships and providing practical and emotional support.
• Complete needs and risk assessments and develop support plans with clear, achievable goals.
• Help young people build independent living skills and access education, training, employment and volunteering.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and work with partner agencies to support young people's wellbeing.
• Support residents moving into the service and encourage them to have a say in decisions that affect them.

Requirements

You will have experience supporting young people or people who have experienced homelessness. You will understand some of the challenges associated with poor mental health and substance misuse, and know how to maintain professional boundaries while offering compassionate support.

You will also bring good communication and IT skills, an understanding of safeguarding, and a commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Company profile

Depaul UK works to end youth homelessness through accommodation, prevention and support services. You will join a team committed to helping young people find stability and build brighter futures.

Benefits

• Benefits include tailored training, 26 days' annual leave rising with service, a pension with employer contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, a cash health plan and retail discounts.

EEO & DBS

Depaul UK welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. An appropriate DBS check may be required for the role.

Other experience

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Residential Support Worker or Key Worker.

Organisation

Depaul UK View profile Registered Charity 101 - 500