Support Worker for Homeless Young Adults

Join The Whitehaven Foyer in Cumbria as a Support Worker!

We’re hiring 2 Support Workers to support young adults facing homelessness. This rewarding supported housing role focuses on safeguarding, empowerment, and helping residents build independence and life skills for brighter futures.”

£14/hr | 37.5 hrs per week | Enhanced DBS | Fixed-Term

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Variety in your week: Office-based and face-to-face support with young residents.
• Impactful work: Help young adults overcome barriers, access education, and gain independence.
• Professional environment: Work within an Ofsted-regulated scheme with a focus on safeguarding and trauma awareness.
• Supportive culture: Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in the community.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Running 1:1 sessions with residents, supporting their journey to independent living.
• Helping young adults access education, training, and employment opportunities.
• Supporting with tenancy-related matters, budgeting, and daily living skills.
• Maintaining accurate records and managing admin tasks (Word, Excel, CRM).
• Ensuring health, safety, and safeguarding standards are always met.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting vulnerable people, young adults, or families (essential).
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children (essential).
• Background in supported housing, children’s homes, or mental health services (ideal).
• Awareness of trauma-informed and mental health support approaches.
• Strong admin and IT skills with confidence handling reports and systems.

Shifts

You’ll work 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Sunday on a rota.
Two fixed-term roles:

• 1 x until 7th October
• 1 x until 31st October

Your Next Step Starts Here…

If you’ve got the experience, resilience, and passion to support young people in building independent futures, we’d love to hear from you.