Young Parents Support Coordinator

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The Family Support Worker is responsible in delivering services within a Supported Housing setting, working with customers who may have complex and enduring needs. The postholder will support customers to achieve their personal goals and transition towards independent living, and ensure safe, well-managed accommodation. The role also involves effective partnership working, robust safeguarding practices, and contributing to service performance.

The ideal candidate will in supported housing or similar environments with vulnerable young parents, individuals or groups, alongside a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the ability to support young parents with complex or multiple needs. You will have working knowledge of support frameworks, including legal and regulatory requirements, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

The role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team to provide high‑quality, person‑centred support.

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this position.

At Places for People, we are committed to creating safe and supportive environments for individuals who have experienced trauma. We understand that trauma can have a profound impact on individuals, and we are dedicated to recognising the signs and symptoms of trauma, practising empathy and respect, and using trauma‑informed language. We are also committed to providing individuals with choice and autonomy, and to working collaboratively to empower them to re‑establish control of their lives.

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We’re happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self‑advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

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