Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults facing homelessness? Join our dynamic team as a Young People Support Worker ( Part Time ) in Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering individuals on their journey towards independence. About Us: Depaul UK is UK largest youth homelessness charity dedicated to providing support and opportunities for young adults experiencing homelessness. We believe in creating a positive and empowering environment that fosters resilience and growth. Click the link for more information - https://www.depaul.org.uk/our-impact/ Role Overview: We are looking for a Part Time Young People Support Worker to join our service in Sutton. The appointed candidate will carry out a range of support, housing management and administration duties at the service. You will ensure smooth running of the project by implementing house rules and organisational policies and procedures (as required) as well as create holistic support plans and risk assessments with young people to move towards independence. Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a part-time (22.5 hours a week), permanent role. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the smooth running of the project, implementing house rules and organisational policies and procedures as required. Interview and assess the suitability of referrals to the criteria and objectives of the project and provide written feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Build supportive relationships with our young people while maintaining professional boundaries. Deal with challenging behavior in an appropriate and sensitive manner, keeping within the boundaries of policies and procedures and recording meetings and incidents appropriately. Create holistic support plans and risk assessments with clients and undertaking regular reviews to ensure goals are identified and met. Ensure that residents ready to move on have an appropriate network of support and resources to aid their transition to independent living and are positively involved with their own development. Liaise and advocate with outside agencies, e.g. local authorities, benefits agencies, referral agencies and other statutory and voluntary bodies as appropriate; and to maintain good working relationships and high standards of customer care. Kindly see attached job description for more information about this job opportunity. What We Are Looking For - Person Specification: Experience of working in a residential housing project for young people experiencing homelessness Experience of involving clients in the way services are designed to meet their needs Knowledge / understanding of the principle causes and effects of youth homelessness. Knowledge of the support needs of young people and how they might be best met including what statutory and voluntary resources are available. In return for working here, you will receive: A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role Flexible working model for suitable roles. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years' service. Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave. Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app - 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More Death in service (4x Base salary) Legal Advice line Note: Applications submitted without a supporting statement and/or after the closing date and time stated will not be put forward for shortlisting. In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Applications: Please apply via the Depaul website only by Sunday 23rd March 2025 at 23:59, unless you have specific requirements for an alternative application submission. If you do, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitmentdepaulcharity.org.uk. We kindly request no contact from unsolicited recruitment or media agencies .