Youth Support Worker - Talent Pool

Youth Support Worker - Talent Pool You can earn up to £24,326 a year, plus a sleep in allowanceHertfordshire, Various Locations

The vacancyCould You Be a Youth Support Worker for Vulnerable Young People?

Are you passionate about empowering young people to overcome homelessness and build independent futures? At Peabody, we live by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. If these principles speak to you, we’d love for you to join our talent pool for future Youth Support Worker opportunities.

Who We Support

We work with young people aged 16-25 who are navigating complex challenges such as mental health struggles, abusive relationships, substance misuse, gang involvement, or isolation. Your role will be to provide guidance, build trust, and help them feel safe as they work toward stability and independence.

What You’ll DoAs a Youth Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in our Young Persons Project, providing temporary housing and support. You’ll:

• Manage a caseload and meet with young people weekly to discuss goals.
• Help them develop life skills and prepare for independent living.
• Support them in finding and securing long-term accommodation.
• Work shifts, including early, late, weekends, and bank holidays, plus occasional sleep-ins.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re seeking individuals who can connect with young people, offering non-judgmental support and fostering their confidence.
• Experience working with young people aged 16-25 or personal insight into their challenges.
• Ability to handle difficult situations calmly and de-escalate conflicts.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed care is a plus.

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Role title: Housing Support Worker / Project Worker.
• Current and future opportunities for both full-time and part-time positions (please note that shifts may include sleep-ins, typically no more than once or twice per week, where you’ll stay overnight at the project to provide support as needed).
• We have opportunities available in multiple locations across Hertfordshire, including: EN8, HP4, SG13, WD6, SG5, SG7, AL3, SG1, SG2, and WD19.

Why Join Us?

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and more.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 4x life assurance and up to 10% pension contribution.
• Two paid volunteering days annually.

Interested?Submit your CV to join our talent pool and state what your preferred location in Hertfordshire might be. If your experience matches our criteria, we’ll reach out to discuss current opportunities. If there are no roles available in your preferred location, don’t worry - we’ll keep your details on file and contact you when a suitable position becomes available.

We look forward to hearing from you and together, we can make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Please note that Peabody is not a licensed visa sponsor and, as such, cannot support visa sponsorship requests.

Contract type Permanent

Weekly hours various (full time, part time, including sleep in shifts)