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Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week (shifts between 8 AM–4 PM and 2 PM–10 PM across 7 days). Enhanced DBS check required

The vacancy

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people?

As a Housing Support worker, you'll be at the heart of supporting 16-17-year-olds facing homelessness, helping them build a brighter, independent future.

At the heart of our mission is kindness, collaboration, and a commitment to empowering others. We’re looking for a nurturing and empathetic Housing Support Worker to join our Supported Housing Scheme in Lambeth.

This rewarding role is about more than providing housing—it’s about helping vulnerable individuals build the confidence and skills to lead fulfilling, independent lives.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will provide tailored, person-centred support to vulnerable young tenants, enabling them to sustain their tenancies and live actively within their community. Your duties will include:

* Practical and emotional support: Helping tenants with everyday tasks like cooking, shopping, cleaning, and gardening to promote independence.

* Community integration: Encouraging tenants to participate in local activities, building connections, and accessing a variety of opportunities.

* Collaboration: Working with other agencies to ensure tenants receive the services and resources they need.

* Skill-building: Teaching and empowering tenants to manage household responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone with a genuine passion for making a difference. If you have experience in Supported Housing or working with vulnerable individuals, either professionally or as a volunteer, we’d love to hear from you. Key skills and qualities include:

* Strong literacy skills to document and communicate effectively.

* Confident using Microsoft Office, including email, Excel, and Word.

* Understanding of the housing support needs of people with mental health issues and the benefits of a flexible, outcome-focused, and personalised support service.

* Embodying our values: kindness, empathy, a positive attitude, energy, and enthusiasm.

* Excellent communication skills at all levels, with a mindful approach to different situations.

* Knowledge of housing support, welfare benefits, and health and safety issues relating to vulnerable individuals.

* A flexible and resourceful mindset, with the ability to build trust, resilience, and confidence in others.

Why Join Us?

At our core, we live by our values:

* Be kind: Approach every interaction with compassion and empathy.

* Do the right thing: Act with integrity and commitment.

* Love new ideas: Embrace innovation and creative thinking.

* Celebrate diversity: Respect and honour individual differences.

* Keep our promises: Build trust through consistency and reliability.

* Pull together: Work collaboratively to achieve shared goals.

This role is your chance to make a lasting impact. You’ll work in a supportive environment where your skills and dedication will help vulnerable people reclaim their independence and dignity.

Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:

* 25 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays

* two additional paid volunteering days each year

* flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal

* 4 x salary life assurance

* up to 10% pension contribution

* the opportunity to broaden your skills and enhance your professional development by undertaking an accredited qualification, supported by us.

Ready to join us on this journey?

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV along with a brief statement about why you’re the perfect fit for this role. Don’t forget, your personal statement on the application form is your chance to stand out! Use it to showcase your skills, experience, and passion, and tell us why you’re the ideal candidate for this position.

Closing date: 23 December 2024

Interviews are due to take place week commencing the 30 December 2024 and 6 January 2025.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Peabody are not able to offer Visa sponsorship.

Contract type Permanent

Weekly hours 25 hours per week (shifts) must be able to work weekends and bank holidays when needed