Lancashire Dispersed Housing (North/Central)
Preston / Chorley office base (to be discussed at Interview)
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, typically between 9am – 5pm)
Create safe homes. Build brighter futures. Change what’s possible.
At Stepping Stone Projects, our mission is simple but powerful: to prevent homelessness, support independence, and transform lives.
We’re looking for a compassionate, resilient Supported Housing Worker to join our Lancashire Dispersed Housing service, supporting young people to build independence, stability, and confidence for the future.
About the role
Lancashire Dispersed Housing is an OFSTED-regulated service, delivering supported accommodation across Central and North Lancashire.
You’ll work with young people aged 16–25, many with complex needs, delivering tailored support, managing tenancies, and creating safe, stable living environments. Through proactive support, advocacy, and partnership working, you’ll empower individuals to overcome challenges and move forward into independent living.
What you’ll be doing
- Deliver person-centred support to help young people build independence and life skills
- Carry out needs and risk assessments and complete inductions
- Develop and review individual support and independence plans
- Support access to education, training, employment, health, and welfare services
- Advocate for customers with external agencies (e.g. housing, DWP, health services)
- Support customers to move into and sustain long-term accommodation
Housing & Property Management
- Ensure safe, secure, and well-managed homes across dispersed properties
- Support customers to meet tenancy/licence conditions including rent and obligations
- Carry out property inspections and health & safety checks
- Respond to incidents, anti-social behaviour, and emergency situations appropriately
Partnership & Advocacy
- Work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary agencies
- Act as a key worker, coordinating services to meet individual needs
- Represent customers at appointments, hearings, or meetings where required
Safeguarding, Compliance & Administration
- Maintain accurate case notes, risk assessments, and records
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection
- Monitor outcomes and contribute to continuous service improvement
About You
You don’t need to meet every requirement—what matters most is your values, resilience, and commitment to changing lives.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- You have the ability to act as an advocate and work in partnership with relevant agencies
- You have experience supporting vulnerable individuals who may have experienced adversity or complex life circumstances
- You are able to work effectively with individuals with a range of complex needs, including those who may present as challenging, and can respond to conflict situations in a calm, consistent, and professional manner
- You demonstrate perseverance and resilience, with the ability to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes
- You hold (or are willing to work towards) an NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People
- You hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle
At Stepping Stone Projects,your work truly matters. You will be joining a values-led organisation with a clear social mission, where practice is rooted in trauma-informed, person-centred approaches that promote dignity for all. We foster a supportive and collaborative working environment, providing structured training, career progression, and reflective practice, while continuing to grow our reach and impact through strong partnerships and a clear strategic vision for the future.
Please note
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our safer recruitment process.
