City of York Council
Housing, Resettlement, Support and Education Worker
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Job Opportunity at CYC's Howe Hill for Young People
We have an exciting job opportunity for an employment position within CYC's young persons supported accommodation scheme, Howe Hill for Young People (HH4YP) which is part of the CYC Housing Options and Support Service. We are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic person to provide high-quality Housing, Resettlement, and Education Support to customers living in Howe Hill for Young People.
About HH4YP
HH4YP is a resettlement supported accommodation service for young people aged 16-25 providing accommodation, support, and education work with a view to helping people gain the necessary skills to move on into more independent accommodation suitable to their needs.
Role and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work within the team and under the guidance of the supervisor at Howe Hill to develop and deliver an innovative programme of practical and personal development activities to enable a person to live independently.
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- Provide appropriate emotional and physical support to young people accessing the service who are vulnerable and under a lot of stress.
- Understand the issues young people face when homeless.
- Work on your own initiative under the guidance of a manager.
- Demonstrate sympathy, firmness, and the ability to cope in stressful situations.
Requirements
- Experience of working with homeless people and in supported accommodation is essential.
- Understanding of the issues surrounding the client groups.
Working Conditions
- The service functions on a 24-hour basis, 365 days per year.
- You will be expected to be part of the shift rota patterns including some regular evenings and weekends.
- Ensure that the young people living in the service are properly motivated and supported.
Public Facing Role
- Applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C2.
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City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and offers:
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Reward package which recognises your contribution
- Flexible working practices
- Community engagement and volunteer activities
- Continuous Learning & Development
- Discounts, rewards, and savings
Application Information
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Donna Kennelly at donna.kennelly@york.gov.uk or on 07885498818.
Closing date: Sunday 18 October at 12 midnight
Interview date: Week Commencing 5 November 2026
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