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Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
As a Housing Support Worker at Peabody, you will support individuals with complex needs to build independence, stability, and wellbeing. Working closely with young people (aged 16-21), you will help them develop the skills needed to live independently, access housing benefits and other essential services, and overcome challenges that affect their daily lives. You will play a key role in safeguarding vulnerable young people, ensuring concerns are identified and acted upon appropriately. As part of a dedicated team, you will empower individuals to achieve positive outcomes and build the confidence to lead fulfilling lives.
Please Note
This is not a personal care role. We are specifically seeking candidates with experience in Housing, tenancy support roles, not those with a background in personal care or care work.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to people in supported housing. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Conducting needs and risk assessments
- Developing and reviewing support plans
- Offering practical assistance with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and managing finances
- Working closely with each individual to help them build confidence, develop life skills, and work towards their personal goals
- Supporting them in accessing community resources, sustaining their housing, and exploring future housing options
- Liaising with external agencies
- Attending team meetings and training
- Ensuring accurate record-keeping
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You’ll be a key part of a collaborative team, committed to safeguarding, promoting equality, and delivering excellent service in line with Peabody’s values and policies.
What You'll Need
- Experience supporting vulnerable people in the community or a supported living environment, either professionally or through volunteering
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable people and external partners
- A compassionate, empathetic approach with a genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives
- Confidence to work independently (including lone working) and collaboratively as part of a team
- Good IT literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office and data entry systems
Why join us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
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What You’ll Get
- 25 days’ annual leave
- Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discounts
- 4x Life Assurance and up to 10% pension contribution
- Professional development, including funded apprenticeships
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Family-friendly policies and a supportive team culture
Please Read Before Applying
- This role includes sleep-in shifts, with an additional £73.89 per sleep-in shift.
- Interviews for this role will be held on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th August 2026, in-person at our Colchester office.
- If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Harry at Harry.lund@peabody.org.uk.
- Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
- This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
- Colleagues who are at risk of redundancy need to state this on their application as they will be given priority consideration above other applicants.
- Please note, if you are currently on legacy Aldwyck or legacy Catalyst Terms & Conditions, and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms & Conditions.
- Additionally, if you move to a Peabody role on a secondment basis, your Terms & Conditions will not change.
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