At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with housing needs and help them achieve their goals.
- Company: Join Young Devon, a passionate youth work charity.
- Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement and a welcoming workplace culture.
- Other info: Permanent contract with on-call support from management.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Motivated and creative individuals who can adapt communication styles.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 37659 £ per year.
An invitation to join us at Young Devon as our next…
2 Night Shifts per week – Monday and Tuesday nights (£132.28 per shift)
Permanent Contract - Based in Barnstaple
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, conscientious person to join our Supported Housing team in our Barnstaple project. You will be lone working with young people (aged 16-25) who have a range of support and housing needs. Providing a holistic service assisting with accessing benefits, managing finances, health and wellbeing, maintaining accommodation, accessing education, employment or training. In addition to this you will sometimes give further support and sign-posting for additional needs.
You will need to take a creative approach to support, adapting your style of communication with each individual to provide a person-centred approach to help the young people establish and work towards their goals and aspirations. You will also take an active role in the management and oversight of the buildings undertaking health and safety checks. This post has on-call support from management.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 28th July 2026
Interviews: Thursday 6th August 2026
To apply for this role - please request an Application Pack or download from the links below. Please read the job description and person specification. If you then have any further questions about the role please contact Kerry Skipper.
Young Devon provides generous holiday entitlement from day one, not to mention our welcoming, kind and passionate workplace culture. We are not able to offer sponsorship for overseas candidates. Young Devon is a youth work charity passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and embracing diversity. We are committed to Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable groups and all applicants who will or could have unsupervised access to these groups will complete the required checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
YOUNG PERSON’S HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER (SLEEP IN) - BARNSTAPLE employer: Young Devon
Young Devon is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people in Torbay. With a strong commitment to a trauma-informed, youth-led approach, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and professional growth, alongside opportunities to engage in innovative service development. The organisation's focus on safeguarding and inclusivity ensures that every team member plays a vital role in delivering high-quality therapeutic support, making it a rewarding place to work.
