Job Description

HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER - YOUTH HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT

Location: Exeter

Salary: £25,064 plus an additional £7,200 for sleep-in shifts

Are you passionate about supporting young people and eager to contribute to ending youth homelessness? Join a leading youth homelessness organisation as a Housing Support Worker in Exeter, where you will work with young individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality support tailored to the needs of young people, helping them develop essential independent living skills, including financial management, health and well-being, and community integration.
• Act as a role model and mentor, promoting best practices and delegating tasks effectively within your team.
• Maintain a positive outlook and sense of humour while working non-judgmentally with vulnerable youth.
• Monitor and document the progress of the young people you support, ensuring their safety and maximising their outcomes.

Your Profile:

• A genuine passion for working with young people and helping them achieve their goals.
• Strong listening abilities coupled with excellent written and IT skills.
• Experience in coaching or training team members is advantageous.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people today.

What We Offer:

• Extensive training to enhance your skills.
• 5 weeks of annual leave for work-life balance.
• Pension plan and life assurance for your peace of mind.
• A friendly and welcoming team environment with regular supervision and reflective practice.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same, providing you with invaluable experience in the social care sector.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, don't hesitate! Call Louise at 07929 476065 or 0117 9486300 today. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people facing homelessness.