Young People Support Worker (Stockport)

Join Us and Help Shape Brighter Futures At Depaul UK, we believe in people’s potential — and we take action every day to help unlock it. Whether you’re supporting young people directly or strengthening our organisation behind the scenes, your work will create real, lasting impact. About the Role Make a real impact in the lives of young people at risk of homelessness as a Young People Support Worker . You’ll deliver strengths‑based, psychologically informed support that builds confidence and independence, creating safe and empowering spaces where young people can thrive. From shaping personalised plans to running meaningful activities, your work will help each person move closer to a stable, positive future. Working a rotating shift pattern, you’ll build trusted relationships, champion safeguarding and collaborate with local partners to ensure every young person receives consistent, high‑quality support. Your creativity, communication skills and professional integrity will help clients engage in education, training, employment or volunteering opportunities—supporting them to take the next step towards independence. Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role. In this role, you will: • Provide strengths‑based, trauma‑informed support to young people at risk of homelessness • Complete high‑quality risk assessments, SMART support plans and accurate case records • Deliver one‑to‑one sessions and group activities that build resilience and independence • Support young people to access education, training, employment and volunteering • Maintain a safe, welcoming accommodation environment with regular health and safety checks • Work collaboratively with partners and follow safeguarding procedures across a rotating shift pattern About You (What we are looking for from you – Person Specification) When completing your application form please address all the points set out below. • Experience of working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness • An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse or the care system • A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning • Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills • Able to demonstrate clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures • Commitment to working in a manner which promotes diversity and equality, ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one suffers from discrimination • Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others • Personal and professional integrity • High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain these • Effective collaborative working • Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development • Respect for the values and ethos of Depaul and its founding partners What You’ll Receive • Tailored training and development • Flexible working options where suitable • 26 days annual leave, rising with service • Family‑friendly leave policies • Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access • Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more • Cash health plan for you and your family • Death‑in‑service benefit • Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.