Resident Support Worker (Safe Housing for Young Women)

Overview

Are you looking for a new challenge and a genuinely rewarding role? We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Resident Support Worker to join our Stopover Supported Housing team in Brighton & Hove. Stopover provides the only female-specific supported housing for young women in Brighton & Hove and West Sussex. The service offers a pathway from high to low levels of support, giving young women aged 16-25 a safe and stable environment in which to rebuild their lives and move toward independence. You will work primarily within our intensive-level support project, supporting young women who have often experienced trauma, abuse, mental health challenges, and housing instability. Your role will be to build consistent, trusting professional relationships and support residents in developing confidence, life skills and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to access education, employment or training
• Assist with personal and emotional matters such as health, relationships, and wellbeing
• Co-facilitate life skills sessions and support group activities
• Work within safeguarding, risk management, and confidentiality frameworks
• Work flexible hours on a rota that includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins

Qualifications

• You have experience supporting young people or vulnerable individuals
• You understand trauma-informed care and are committed to inclusive, non-judgemental practice
• You\’re emotionally resilient, calm under pressure, and a strong team player
• You\’re confident using IT systems and can maintain accurate, professional case records
• You\’re reliable, flexible, and passionate about improving young lives

Details

• Salary: £30,315 per year pro rata
• Part-time (35 hours per week, across a rolling 7-day rota including sleep-in shifts)
• Contract: Permanent