Youth Housing, Resettlement & Education Support Worker

City of York Council; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working practices

Discounts and employee rewards

Job summary

City of York Council invites applications for an employment position within the Howe Hill for Young People (HH4YP) housing options and support service. You will provide Housing, Resettlement and Education Support to residents aged 16–25, delivering practical and personal development activities to help them move to independent accommodation.

The role requires experience with homelessness, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently under supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with homeless people and in supported accommodation is essential.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to cope in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an innovative programme of practical and personal development activities to enable young people to live independently.
• Provide emotional and physical support to young people accessing the service, working as part of a team with supervision.
• Be part of rota patterns including some regular evenings and weekends to motivate and support residents.

Job description

City of York Council invites applications for an employment position within the Howe Hill for Young People (HH4YP) housing options and support service. You will provide Housing, Resettlement and Education Support to residents aged 16–25, delivering practical and personal development activities to help them move to independent accommodation.

The role requires experience with homelessness, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently under supervision.