Young Person’s and Families Support Worker

Stockton-on-Tees

£29,642 - £31,421 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Temporary until September 2026 (with possible extension, subject to funding)

We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated individual to join our team as a Full-Time Support Worker. The role is initially until September 2026; with an ambition to deliver the service beyond then, subject to funding.

The service provision is a scheme-based service with 12 self-contained flats for young people with an additional Crash pad, alongside 6 self-contained flats for Families.

The intention is to support young people to develop independent living skills in a safe comfortable environment enabling them to access services and eventually move on independently. We will support families at risk of homelessness by accommodating them in two bedroomed fully furnished flats whilst supporting them to overcome barriers to rehousing. The accommodation and support is a short-term intervention to move people on into long term homes.

What we are looking for?

Our Supported Housing Services have a strong reputation across the sector and beyond due to the commitment of our staff.

You will be passionate about providing the best possible support service to people who access our service. This is not a nine to five job, and you will be required to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service, this includes the necessity to work across Bank Holidays. You will have a strong sense of social purpose and be committed to making a difference.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion-Different Together

At North Star, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates difference. It fuels our innovation and connects us even closer to customers and communities.

We are keen to reflect the communities we serve and welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experience. We are committed to tackling issues of under representation in our staff team. As such we will guarantee an interview to any candidate who, has a disability, or considers themselves to be from an ethnic minority background and meets the essential criteria of the role.

What is North Star?

North Star operates across the North East and North Yorkshire. We own, and manage 4,000 units of high quality, affordable housing including specialist supported housing. We are committed to building homes and futures as well as investing in people at every level.

The “North Star”, also known as Polaris, is a constant in the sky. It’s more than just a single star; it’s a natural beacon that’s been used to navigate for centuries. It provides direction to those who are lost and without any other form of conventional navigation. Stars shine, and we look to them for guidance and inspiration.

Our Organisation is full of North Stars’. Bright people who sparkle, achieving great things, and rising stars who shatter expectations, raise the bar and are great to be around.

What is good about working at North Star?

We are award winning, growing, and thriving as a business. We were the first Housing Association in England to be awarded The Investors in People Platinum standard and are proud to hold this accolade.

In 2024 and 2021 we were named UK Employer of the year in the Investors in People Platinum awards.

We are proud of what we have achieved, as its hard work. We do it because it makes North Star strong and ensures that we can do the very best for and with our customers.

We only employ exceptional people and invest significantly in the development of everyone. People are at the centre of the business, supported by a culture of relational leadership where everyone has a strong voice and influence.

Closing Date for Applications is Sunday 18th January 2026