Young Persons Development Worker

Young Persons Development Worker

Duration: Fixed Term until 31 March 2026

About the role

The role has a focus on providing housing support to people who are living in our Young Persons Project.

The development worker is also responsible for occupancy management, which includes occupancy sign-ups and supporting residents to adhere to the terms of occupancy.

The support provided by the Young Persons Development Worker is designed around the presenting and changing needs of the young person, in anticipation of them moving to their own permanent tenancy.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar support environment and have a sound understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards.

We’re looking for caring candidates who excel in customer service and strive to go above and beyond for our customers. They will be open-minded and keen to support people to live their best lives.

The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG membership scheme, register with SSSC and hold a driving licence with use of a car.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date: 9 December 2025 at 5pm

To apply, please visit Job Train

For further information, please contact Nicola Anderson on 07867 291289 or nicola.anderson@wheatleyhomes-south.com

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@wheatley-group.com