What we’re looking for: Do you have a background working with vulnerable young people within either a social housing, education, or charity setting? Do you have experience of working with young people who have challenging behaviour where you can engage, be approachable and provide constructive support? Do you have up to date knowledge of safeguarding and trauma informed principles? Can you work pressure and meet required deadlines? Are you confident writing reports and risk assessment and can use Information Technology such as MS Office (outlook, word, excel) and MS Teams? Can you communicate effectively in plain and easy to understand language? If so, this role is perfect for you! Here at Peabody, we have an number of roles opportunities for a Housing Support Worker - Young People on a Permanent basis at our scheme based in Witham, Essex (Bramble Court). A bit about the role: As a Housing Support Worker - Young People, you will be working in a team of Young People - Housing Support Workers, to help young people prepare to live independently. The scheme works in conjunction with the local authority, Essex County Council and supports three separate cohorts of young people, 16–17-year-olds, care leavers and vulnerable young people ages 18-21. You will have a caseload of young people to work with, where you will meet regularly to help them with their identified goals and discuss their progress through the service. Some of the key results for the role include: Assist the young person to access benefits or even support them with any relevant applications they need to make with respect to their health care or education and training. When the young person is ready to move on you will work and help them to liaise with Local Housing Authorities regarding potential move on accommodation or help them look for suitable privately rented accommodation. This role will require an Enhanced DBS and you must be able to work shifts across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays and be able to work at least 7 nightshifts per month where you will receive an allowance. A bit about us: 160 years after it was established, Peabody is one of the oldest not-for-profit housing associations in the UK. The Peabody Group is responsible for more than 107,000 homes, with around 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties. We also have around 20,000 care and support customers. Our purpose is to help people flourish, and we are getting closer to residents by taking a local approach. We are committed to delivering a responsive and easily accessible repairs service and investing in our existing homes so they are safe and well maintained. Our retrofit projects will make thousands of our homes more energy efficient. We work with councils and communities to promote economic inclusion, tackle inequality and poverty, and prioritise wellbeing. Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody: Up to 25 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal. 4 x Life Assurance Sleep in allowance Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Professional development by access to "paid for" apprenticeship programs and qualifications Two additional paid volunteering days each year Family friendly policies Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1 Are you ready to apply? PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer. To be considered for the position of Housing Support Worker - Young People, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role. If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Julie-Ann.O'[email protected], Talent Specialist and one of our team will be in touch. Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.