Wigan
Young People Support Service
3 Months
35 Hours
£18.56 LTD / £15.93 PAYE (inc hol)
A large housing association are recruiting in Wigan for a Housing Project Officer for their Young People’s Support Service, to support young people on their journey to independence in a dynamic supported housing environment.
THE ROLE
We are currently recruiting for a Housing Project Officer to join a leading Housing Association in Wigan, supporting young people within a supported housing service. The postholder will provide one-to-one and group support, develop tailored support and risk plans, and help young people gain the skills and confidence to move on successfully into independent living.
- Manage a caseload of young people and maintain up-to-date support plans and risk assessments
- Conduct keywork sessions and provide practical support with life skills and budgeting
- Help residents engage with education, employment, and health services
- Carry out flat checks and maintain a safe and secure environment
- Work on a lone basis at the project between 8-9am and 5-8pm on a rota
- Keep accurate and confidential records, including Datix, risk logs, and support documents
- Work collaboratively with external agencies including social workers, police, and probation
THE CANDIDATE
We’re looking for a passionate and resilient individual with experience supporting young or vulnerable people, ideally within a supported housing or social care setting. You’ll need to be empathetic, organised, and able to manage your own diary and caseload independently.
- Experience working in supported housing or with vulnerable young people
- Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures
- Ability to build positive, professional relationships with residents and external agencies
- Confident lone worker with initiative and crisis management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to maintain accurate records
THE CONTRACT
- The role is full time, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility on hours.
- Ideally, you will work on a rota of 8am–4pm one week and 12pm–8pm the following week.
- This is a 3-month temporary contract with the potential to become permanent.
- The pay for the role is £18.56 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £15.93 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call on 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!
