Location
London Borough of Islington

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

Salary
£29,460 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 is focused on providing practical and emotional support to help young people build life skills, access housing, and gain independence. It is not a care role but involves supporting young people to develop skills such as managing benefits, budgeting, and navigating housing options. You will create a safe, non-judgmental environment where young people feel empowered and respected. 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 timely and appropriate support for each individual. Please note Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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

About you
- Kind, proactive, and able to engage young people creatively through music, sports, art, or other interests.- Confident working independently and as part of a team, managing a caseload and supporting residents with budgeting, benefits, and housing options.- Strong communication and IT skills.- Ideally some knowledge of safeguarding, support plans, or key working.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required, but a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to Peabody’s values are essential.