Young Peoples Housing Support Worker

Changing Lives; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Adoption Leave

Holiday & Wellbeing

Pension + Life Cover

Private Health Insurance

Job summary

Changing Lives is hiring a Support Worker to assist young people aged 16-25 facing homelessness. You will provide housing-related support, helping with accommodation, finances and life skills, and connecting with relevant services.

The role works across dispersed Middlesbrough sites and emphasizes safeguarding, collaboration with the team and adherence to organisational values. Please refer to the Job description for full details and eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, outcome-focused support to young people aged 16-25 experiencing homelessness.
• Work flexibly across dispersed accommodation services in Middlesbrough.
• Empower individuals to improve quality of life by assisting with accommodation, finances and life skills, and access to services.

Job description

About us

Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.

Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.

Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.

About the Service - Housing & Homelessness Services

A safe home is the solid base from which you build your life. We support people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as providing specialist accommodation and outreach services for rough sleepers, veterans, survivors of domestic abuse, women and young people.

Accommodation to us doesn't just mean a roof over your head and shelter from the elements. It needs to be a welcoming and flourishing environment, offering opportunities for all those we support to feel comfortable and develop. You can make a difference and support people on their journey towards a brighter future. At Changing Lives, we offer a home rather than just a shelter.

About the Job

This role is focused on supporting young people aged 16-25 who are experiencing homelessness to develop the skills, stability and confidence needed to live independently.

This is NOT a care role.

You will not be providing personal care. Instead, this is a housing-related support role, where you will work alongside young people to help them manage accommodation, finances, and life skills, and to access appropriate services.

The role involves delivering structured, outcome-focused support and working flexibly across dispersed accommodation services in Middlesbrough. You will empower individuals to improve their quality of life while ensuring services are delivered in line with organisational values, best practice, and relevant legislation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Support Worker to join an already exciting, enthusiastic and professional team. We support young people aged 16 - 25 to become flourishing people and to overcome the interconnected problems that lead them to accessing our services.

Please see Job description.

Benefits

• Maternity Leave 20w fully paid + up to 52w leave total.
• Paternity Leave 4w paid.
• Adoption same as Maternity Leave.
• 25 Days Holiday, +2 Wellbeing Days + your Birthday off.
• Pension, Life Cover at X4 Salary & Private Health Insurance