Location
Hackney, London

Hours
Full Time - 5 days per week including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts may include early mornings and evenings, flexibility is essential.

Salary
£27,176 per annum

About the Role
Join Peabody as a Housing Support Worker and make a real difference in the lives of young people aged 16–25, including care leavers. This role focuses on providing practical and emotional support to help young people build life skills, access housing, and gain independence. You will support residents in developing skills for independent living such as navigating housing options, managing benefits, and budgeting. Creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where young people feel empowered and respected is key. You will also bring your own passions—whether in music, art, sports, or other interests—to enrich the community and build meaningful connections. Collaboration with colleagues and external partners ensures tailored support is provided at the right time. This is not a care role but a vital support position focused on empowerment and practical assistance.

Why Join Us?
At Peabody, our values guide everything we do: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. Benefits include up to 25 days’ annual leave, flexible healthcare and dental options, 4x Life Assurance, up to 10% pension contribution, funded professional development including apprenticeships, two paid volunteering days annually, family-friendly policies, and a supportive team culture.

Experience
Experience working with young people, especially those who have faced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance misuse is highly desirable. Transferable experience from youth work, education, housing, or similar sectors is beneficial.

About You
You connect easily with young people and are confident and creative in engaging them through music, sports, art, or other interests. You can work independently and as part of a team, managing a caseload and supporting residents with budgeting, benefits, and housing options. Strong communication and IT skills are essential. You demonstrate empathy, patience, and a proactive approach to supporting young people’s independence.

Qualifications
There are no formal qualifications required for this role, but knowledge of safeguarding, support plans, or key working is advantageous. A positive attitude and commitment to Peabody’s values are essential.