Full job descriptionHousing Support Worker - Group Living & Supported Accommodation
Location: Keighley
Salary: £27,588 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week, including days, evenings and weekends
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve independence and positive outcomes? Do you have experience working within group living, supported accommodation, or residential settings?
We are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting children and young people within a group living and supported accommodation environment. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by helping young people build confidence, develop life skills, and successfully transition into independent living.
The Role
As a Housing Support Worker, you will work closely with children and young people living within a group living and supported accommodation service. You will provide practical and emotional support, enabling young people to develop the skills they need to thrive and move towards independent adulthood
Key responsibilities include:
*Supporting children and young people through individual support plans and risk management plans
*Delivering high-quality support within a group living environment.
*Encouraging participation in education, training, employment and community activities.
*Supporting young people within supported accommodation to become tenancy ready and sustain future independent housing.
*Providing guidance around budgeting, independent living skills, health and wellbeing
*Safeguarding children and young people and promoting positive outcomes
*Working collaboratively with external professionals and support agencies
About You
We are looking for individuals who:
*Have experience supporting children and young people.
*Have an understanding of the challenges faced by care leavers and looked-after children.
*Have experience working within group living, supported accommodation, residential care, supported housing or similar settings.
*Hold, or are willing to work towards, a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care with Children and Young People.
*Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
*Are compassionate, resilient and passionate about supporting children and young people.
Why Apply?
*Work within a supportive group living and supported accommodation service.
*Help children and young people build skills for independent living.
*Excellent training and development opportunities.
*Meaningful and rewarding career supporting vulnerable young people.
*Generous holiday entitlement and competitive salary package.
If you’re an experienced Housing Support Worker, Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, or have experience within group living or supported accommodation services for children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.