Location
Kenwyn Rd, London

Hours
Full Time - 5 days per week, including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts may include early mornings and evenings, so 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 16–18, including care leavers. This role is focused on providing practical and emotional support to help young people build life skills, access housing, and gain independence. You will support young people to develop skills such as managing benefits, budgeting, and navigating housing options. Creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where young people feel empowered and respected is key. Bringing your own passions—whether in music, art, sports, or other interests—will help enrich the community and build meaningful connections. You will also collaborate closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure tailored support is provided at the right time.

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 supportive, inclusive, and empowering workplace. Benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, flexible healthcare and dental options, 4x Life Assurance, up to 10% pension contribution, professional development opportunities including funded apprenticeships, two paid volunteering days annually, and family-friendly policies within a supportive team culture.

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

About You
- You connect easily with young people and are confident in engaging them through creative means such as 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.
- You have strong communication and IT skills.
- Flexibility and a proactive approach to supporting young people are essential.

Qualifications
- No specific qualifications are required, but knowledge of safeguarding, support plans, or key working is advantageous.
- A positive attitude and commitment to empowering young people are crucial.