The post holder will support young people to build confidence, develop independent living skills and sustain their own tenancies. 

Working as part of a locality team, they will provide strengths-based, trauma-informed support, building positive relationships to help young people achieve the goals identified in their personalised support plans.

The role will also involve delivering social opportunities and activities that promote engagement, personal development and greater independence.

Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026 at 12 noon

We are committed to FREDIE principles — Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement — in everything we do. We aim to reflect the communities we work in and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences. Language skills that help us connect with our communities — particularly Farsi, Kurdish, Tigrinya, Polish, Arabic, Romanian, Urdu, Punjabi or Portuguese — are a plus, though not essential.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from those who identify as disabled; if you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know when you apply.

• Experience of working in a supportive role with vulnerable young people up to the age of 25, including on an outreach basis.
• Experience of planning and delivering individual support, group work programmes and activities.
• Knowledge of the practical, physical and emotional health issues facing vulnerable young people.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with young people while maintaining clear boundaries. 
• Experience of managing risk and risky behaviours, responding appropriately.
• Knowledge and experience of housing-related support and pathways.
• Experience of assessing support needs and risk, contributing to support plans.
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding practices, with the ability to identify, respond and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding practices, with the ability to identify, respond and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work, respond calmly to emergencies and adapt to changing needs.