Make a Difference Every Weekend:

At LiveWest, we believe everyone deserves a safe and supportive place to call home. As a Weekend Housing Support Worker, you’ll be the vital weekend presence in our accommodation-based service for young people aged 16–25. You’ll help create a secure, welcoming environment where young people can thrive, offering practical support and guidance to help them build brighter futures.

This is a newly created role, and we have 4 positions available – St Austell, Truro, Redruth and Penzance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide housing advice and support to help young people sustain their accommodation and plan for independent living.
• Ensure the safety and security of the building and its residents at all times.
• Engage with young people in a supportive, respectful, and proactive manner.
• Monitor and record changes in behaviour or circumstances, maintaining accurate records.
• Respond to emergencies and safeguarding concerns, referring to appropriate services.
• Carry out room and building checks, reporting repairs and ensuring health and safety standards.
• Support with arrears management and promote responsibility around rent payments.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including communal areas and void units.

Why Join LiveWest?

• Purpose-driven work – Help young people overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
• Supportive culture – Be part of a team that values collaboration, learning, and wellbeing.
• Development opportunities – Access training and qualifications to grow your career.
• Inclusive values – We celebrate diversity and are committed to equality and respect.

These roles are being offered on a part-time basis working 14.8 hours per week on a Saturday and Sunday. This is an onsite role based in one of our 4 Foyers – St Austell, Truro, Redruth or Penzance.

Interviews for this role will be held on 15 August, 26 and 28 August - depending on which area you live in. As we have 4 roles available, please submit your application as soon as possible. We will close the vacancy as soon as the positions are filled.

For further information about this role, and LiveWest, please view our candidate information pack.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

To be successful in your application for the role of Weekend Intensive Housing Worker, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role-specific skills and experience:

You’re passionate about supporting young people and understand the challenges they face. You’re confident working independently, calm under pressure, and committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

You’ll bring:

• Experience working with young people or in supported housing (paid or voluntary).
• Understanding of issues such as homelessness, mental health, substance misuse, and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of housing and welfare benefits.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• A Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards one) in youth work, health and social care, or a related field.
• Desirable: Mental Health First Aid, safeguarding training, knowledge of Ofsted supported accommodation regulations.

Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role; therefore, applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of this role.