Young People's Supported Housing Worker

Whalley Range, Manchester

Full-time, 37.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday

Make a real difference where it matters most

At Stepping Stone Projects, we don’t just provide housing — we create foundations for brighter futures. We’re looking for a passionate and driven Supported Housing Worker to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children service and play a vital role in empowering young people to build independence, confidence, and stability.

This is a meaningful opportunity to support young people at a pivotal stage in their lives — helping them navigate new systems, develop life skills, and move forward with confidence.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take a holistic, person-centred approach, acting as a trusted mentor, advocate, and guide. Your role will include:

Building trust and stability

• Develop positive, consistent relationships with young people
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive living environment
• Act as a key worker, coordinating services and support networks

Empowering independence

• Deliver tailored support plans to help young people achieve their goals
• Support life skills development including budgeting, tenancy responsibilities, and daily living
• Guide young people into education, employment, and training opportunities

Advocacy and support

• Help young people access health, welfare, housing, and legal services
• Accompany them to appointments, hearings, and important meetings
• Advocate on their behalf with external agencies

Housing and tenancy support

• Support young people to sustain accommodation and meet tenancy conditions
• Monitor wellbeing, safety, and property standards
• Assist with move-on accommodation and transitions to independence

Safeguarding and professionalism

• Maintain accurate records, support plans, and risk assessments
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately
• Work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking individuals who combine compassion with resilience and thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.

You’ll bring:

• Experience supporting young people or vulnerable groups
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Emotional intelligence, patience, and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to manage complex situations with professionalism
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach

Desirable:

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care
• Knowledge of housing, safeguarding, or asylum systems

Essential:

• Daily access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance

Why join us?

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.