At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young homeless people, ensuring their safety and helping them towards independent living.
- Company: Established housing organisation dedicated to improving lives across the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, meaningful work, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Lone working role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and empower young people to transform their lives.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and in housing support; must be driven to help others.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
Ashberry recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Housing support candidate to work at a service in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The service is run by a well-established housing organisation that provides support for young homeless people across the UK.
Day-to-day, you would be:
- Monitoring the safety/security of the building/young people
- Keeping accurate logs of any contact with the service users and the times they leave & enter the service
- Interacting with the young people and ensuring they feel safe and giving them any support or advice they may need
- Completing any tasks given by senior members of staff or tasks that have been given on a schedule
Service Information:
- Lone working (must have experience in this)
- 16-18 Year Olds
- Self-contained flats
- Staff MUST stay on site
What is needed:
- Enhanced Child & Adult DBS
- Experience working with young people
- Experience working in a housing support setting or a supported accommodation setting for homeless individuals
- Passion for helping people improve their lives and a drive to help people work towards living independently
- Experience lone working in a supported accommodation setting
Desirables:
- Full UK Driving license with car
- Knowledge of the benefits system
- NVQ level 3 in health & social care
Salary: £12.21 – £15/hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Young People’s Homeless Support & Progression Officer – Full Time – Barnsley employer: Catering
Join a dedicated team at a well-established housing organisation in Barnsley, where your passion for supporting young homeless individuals can truly make a difference. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while providing essential guidance to those in need. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a community-focused environment that prioritises safety and empowerment for both staff and service users.
