Housing Support Worker
Stockton-on-Tees
Young Person Service
3 Months
35 Hours (Rota)
£16.62 LTD / £14.26 PAYE (inc hol)
Support vulnerable young people in a regulated supported housing environment, promoting independence and ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
THE ROLE
This is a rewarding opportunity to provide tailored support to young people in a supported accommodation setting, helping them develop essential life skills and achieve independence.
Deliver person-centred support in line with agreed support plans
Maintain regular contact with young people to promote wellbeing and safety
Conduct weekly health and safety inspections in communal and individual spaces
Record and manage client information, property records and incident reports
Coordinate and host social activities, meetings, and consultations
Liaise with repair services and external agencies to ensure tenancy sustainment
Comply with safeguarding protocols and Ofsted/funding body regulations
THE SERVICE
This role is working across two supported housing services in Stockton-on-Tees, providing accommodation and tailored support to vulnerable young people. One is an OfSted regulated service, supporting care leavers aged 16–25 in self-contained flats, helping them build independence through structured support and life skills development. The second is a non-regulated service, offering short- to medium-term supported housing for young people and families, focusing on tenancy sustainment, budgeting, and personal development. Both services provide person-centred support in a safe environment, with strong links to external agencies to help residents transition to independent living.
THE CANDIDATE
We’re looking for someone with experience supporting vulnerable young people in a supported housing or community-based setting.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries
Confident communicator with both internal teams and external agencies
Competent in using Microsoft Office for admin and reporting
Able to coordinate group activities and engage young people in participation
Willingness to work flexibly and travel for occasional training or service cover
THE CONTRACT
Full Time – Rota Basis between 8AM and 9PM
3 Month Contract, Temp to Perm opportunity
The pay for the role is £16.62 per hour LTD company rate.
The PAYE equivalent is £14.26 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate