Housing Support Worker (casual)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
Working Pattern:
As and when required
Advert Start Date:
24/08/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 07/09/2026 23:59
Salary:
£31022 - £33699 per annum pro rata
Employment Location:
Sunderland
Further Information
Housing Support Worker (casual)
Grade: 5
Salary : £31022 - £33699 per annum pro rata
Working Pattern : casual
Join our Team
Together for Children Sunderland is on a transformative journey to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Sunderland. We are an outstanding Ofsted-rated Children’s service, if you’re committed to helping children, families, and our community thrive and have the skills to support our mission, we would love to hear from you. You can learn more about us here: Together for Children.
About the role
To support young people accessing the Next Steps Service or homless16-17-year-olds in living at one of Together For Children’s internal supported accommodations, including providing outreach support to those in their own tenancies. To contribute to the development and implementation of the young people's individual pathway plans, support plans and build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
Key Responsibilities:
To liaise with young people, colleagues and other agencies in respect of the tenancies which the service manages and in relation to young people’s support plans. To communicate/liaise with senior housing support worker and Support 2 Independence Management on a regular basis.
To provide information to young people and colleagues about the scheme and to provide guidance to young people living in the accommodation about their housing rights and responsibilities, benefit claims, life skills or other issues. Ensure recordings are entered on Liquid Logic (social care data base.) work in a way that meets Supported accommodation regulations 2023
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will also carry out an online internet search for information that is publicly available online that might suggest that you are not fit to work with children or young people.
Due to recent changes in UKVI rules, this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under the updated eligibility requirements effective 22 July 2025.
We want you to apply if you:
- Hold or work towards a level 4 diploma working with children and young people
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
- To be able to work flexible hours as required by the post. To work in shifts to ensure the service and building has staff cover at all times. This includes single worker sleep-in cover.
- Able to deliver the decorating, cleaning, and furnishing tasks required to maintain properties.
Contact Mark Head at mark.head@togetherforchildren.org.uk for an informal discussion.
Why work with us?
· Make a difference: Our work matters. The work we do is incredibly rewarding. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our children, families, and community.
· Inclusion: Thrive in our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of our employee networks, including Accessibility, LGBTQ+, Racial Equality, Armed Forces and Menopause.
· Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid model of working with agile and flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities, flexible hours, and the possibility of remote work arrangements.
· Professional Development: Advance your career with our comprehensive induction, supervision, peer support, and supportive environment.
· Be part of a happier, healthier workforce: Benefit from our wide range of wellbeing activities and employee assistance programmes.
· Attractive Salary, Benefits and Rewards: for additional information please follow this link:Together for Children Benefits and rewards · What our team think: About Us
We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to various ages, disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, races, and ethnicities. We aim for our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our EDI Lead EDI@togetherforchildren.org.uk or peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk so we can discuss any adjustments or support we can provide during the recruitment process or within the workplace.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked-after young person, are care experienced, or are a veteran.
Are you ready to make a difference?
Please note
This job is closed for applications.