Youth Housing & Independence Worker (UASC)

Stepping Stone Projects; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Stepping Stone Projects in Manchester is hiring a Supported Housing Worker to support unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. You’ll balance practical housing management with person-centred support to build independence and secure accommodation.

The role involves building trusting relationships, creating tailored support plans, helping access education and healthcare, and coordinating with partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Develop trusting relationships with young people to help them feel safe and valued.
• Deliver tailored support plans to develop independence and life skills.
• Support access to education, training, healthcare and local services.
• Manage accommodation-related responsibilities and tenancy rights.
• Advocate with local authorities and partner agencies for positive outcomes.
• Complete support plans and risk assessments with accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful, trusting relationships that empower young people to feel safe and valued.
• Deliver tailored support plans that develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Support young people to access education, training, healthcare and wider community opportunities.
• Manage accommodation-related responsibilities, helping young people understand their rights and responsibilities.
• Advocate for young people with local authorities and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Complete support plans, risk assessments and case records while promoting safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Caseload management

Risk assessments

Job description

Stepping Stone Projects in Manchester is hiring a Supported Housing Worker to support unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. You’ll balance practical housing management with person-centred support to build independence and secure accommodation.

The role involves building trusting relationships, creating tailored support plans, helping access education and healthcare, and coordinating with partner agencies.