Job Description

Supported Housing Worker

37.5 hours per week

SCP 21-25 - 25,901 - 29,142

Central and North Lancashire covering dispersed housing with office base being Preston or Chorley

Stepping Stone Projects is an established and growing charity providing quality homes and services to help prevent homelessness and transform lives across the North West.

Our support services are aimed at helping our customers develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to maintain a stable home and a structured lifestyle before assisting them in the process of securing or retaining permanent independent accommodation.

Are you passionate about supporting young people to maintain their tenancies and live independently?

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Supported Housing Worker to join our team and deliver high-quality housing management services across our supported accommodation schemes and dispersed properties, supporting young people aged 16-25 who are care leavers, asylum seekers or at risk of homelessness.

You would be covering our dispersed properties in Central and North Lancashire, and therefore, driving is essential in this post.

Your office base will be at one of our offices in Preston or Chorley.

About the Role

As a Supported Housing Worker, you'll play a key role in helping our customers sustain their tenancies and live safely and independently. You'll be responsible for:

Carrying out needs and risk assessments, inductions, and support planning Providing practical support around budgeting, welfare rights, education, employment, and health Liaising with external agencies including housing departments, DWP, and health services Supporting customers to access training, employment, and community resources Monitor tenancy compliance, rent payments, and property safety Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and incident reporting Participate in team meetings, training, and service development Ensure adherence to the Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

Experienced in housing management, supported housing, or housing advice. Knowledgeable about welfare rights, housing benefit, and safeguarding. Knowledge of the Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023. Skilled in managing caseloads, lone working, and liaising with external agencies. Confident, adaptable, and committed to delivering positive outcomes. A Level 3 QCF qualification (or willingness to work towards one) in housing, social care, or a related field is advantageous. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for managing dispersed properties.

Why Join Us?

At Stepping Stone Projects, we offer:

A supportive team environment. Opportunities for training and development. A chance to make a real difference in people's lives. A workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding.
Please note the successful candidate will be required to hold, or be prepared to undertake and attain the Children & Young Persons Workforce Level 3 qualification within 24 months of taking up the post.

This post is subject to safer recruitment processes, this includes the requirement for an enhanced DBS check being undertaken before taking up the post.

If you would like any further information on the role please contact recruitment@stepping-stone.org.uk

If you believe that you can bring something special to this role, then apply now by sending your CV by

noon on Wednesday 1st October

to recruitment@stepping-stone.org.uk (though please note due to the fast-moving nature of the current job market we reserve the right to close the position earlier).

We want you to be yourself at Stepping Stone Projects we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Stepping Stone Projects a special and great place to work.

We are a disability confident employer and we will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you need any support to allow you to make an application then please contact recruitment@stepping-stone.org.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,901.00-29,142.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnley BB11 5TE