Youth Housing Support Coach – Independent Living

Irwell Valley Homes; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwell Valley Homes is hiring a permanent Support Worker to provide high-quality housing-related support to young people aged 16–25 in Greater Manchester. You will use a person-centred approach to build independent living skills and support progression into suitable accommodation.

The role involves working shifts across early and late hours with weekend inclusion, requires Enhanced DBS, and a passion for helping vulnerable adults achieve stability and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supported housing or social care setting.
• Experience of supporting young people or vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of needs of young people and vulnerable adults.
• Understanding safeguarding, boundaries and risk management.
• Strong communication, recording and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred housing-related support to young customers aged 16 to 25.
• Help customers access work, training or education.
• Use coaching and strengths-based approaches to build resilience and independence.
• Manage tenancy tasks including rent collection, repairs reporting and safety checks.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Coaching techniques

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Irwell Valley Homes is hiring a permanent Support Worker to provide high-quality housing-related support to young people aged 16–25 in Greater Manchester. You will use a person-centred approach to build independent living skills and support progression into suitable accommodation.

The role involves working shifts across early and late hours with weekend inclusion, requires Enhanced DBS, and a passion for helping vulnerable adults achieve stability and positive outcomes.