Overview
Join to apply for the House Project Facilitator role at London Borough of Newham.
Closing date: 05/10/2025 at 23:59. Please apply ASAP as we may interview shortlistable candidates before the closing date.
Salary: £41,133 - £43,680 per annum. Office based role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU.
About The Job
We are seeking a House Project Facilitator to support the delivery of the Newham National House Project, working directly with approximately 12 young people aged 16+ who are preparing to leave care. You will help them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to transition successfully into adulthood and sustain their tenancies.
You will ensure they have maximum ownership of the project and maintain active membership to achieve positive outcomes. This role involves working innovatively and flexibly in a solution focused and empowering way. It is a physically active and highly relational role, involving group activities, residential trips, and close collaboration with young people and professionals across housing, education, employment and health services.
About The House Project
The National House Project is a youth-led initiative that supports care-experienced young people to move into their first home and thrive. Over the course of a year, young people co-design their journey, build life skills, and receive ongoing support post-graduation.
Want to learn more about the House Project? Visit the National House Project YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNationalHouseProject
About You
* Developed communication, interpersonal and influencing skills in a variety of contexts with young people, e.g. one-to-one, group discussions and formal meetings, to achieve consensus and good outcomes.
* Ability to form positive relationships with young people and involve them in decision making at every level.
* Ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders (schools, training providers, Youth Service, social care, Health) to progress ideas and solutions.
* Ability to negotiate with external stakeholders and the young person around housing options and provisions.
* Ability to work on your own initiative, manage time and achieve outcomes to tight deadlines, while knowing when to refer issues to the Project Lead.
* Good problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and plan accordingly.
Qualifications And /or Experience
* Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or experience, demonstrated by providing advice and support to young people.
* Strong working knowledge of national policy and legislation regarding children’s social care.
* Substantial experience working with young people in social work, youth work or education settings.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work relationally with young people and collaboratively with professionals.
You’ll Be
* Committed to co-production and youth empowerment.
* Skilled in assessing young people’s needs holistically and safeguarding effectively.
* Able to work flexibly, creatively and tenaciously to achieve positive outcomes.
* Comfortable with a physically active role, including participation in group activities and residential trips.
Why Work With Us?
Newham is a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and potential. We’re a GOOD local authority focused on reaching excellence and offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported.
* Stability: 100% of senior management and 80% of Team Managers are now permanent.
* Practice model, Circles of Support, nominated for MJ Award for Innovation in Children’s Services.
* Career progression and access to Social Care Academy; Ofsted praised our academy and many social workers have studied with us.
* Oyster card/parking permit for business use; wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits; travel season ticket loan; cycle scheme; Local Authority pension.
To Apply
Submit your CV through our online recruitment portal. Closing date: 05/10/2025 at 23:59. Interviews: week commencing 20 October 2025. For questions about the recruitment process or to discuss joining Newham Children’s Services, contact Yvonne.Micheal@newham.gov.uk.
Additional Information
We are committed to an inclusive, anti-racist environment. Applications are considered on merit regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. The London Borough of Newham may require a DBS check for roles involving safeguarding.
Please attach your supporting statement explaining in no more than two A4 sides how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment; remove personal information from documents you upload. Your data may be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and verify identity; see cifas.org.uk/fpn for details.
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