Young Persons Community Support Navigator

Join our Navigator team to work intensively with young people to support them to access accommodation and beyond.

What will the role look like?
The SHAP programme will support young people aged 18-25 to bridge the gaps in provision for young people who typically ‘fall through the net’ due to the complexity of their needs. Young people are often excluded from existing provision and struggle to navigate pathways in order to address their wider support needs. Through SHAP, BARCA Navigators will strive to have enhanced engagement with young people, taking a no wrong door approach and continuing support despite periods of crisis and disengagement. The SHAP offer will strive to improve the mental health of young people in Leeds, support them to address their substance use and prevent rough sleeping. Reduce offending and anti-social behaviour as well as addressing long term housing needs.

What we are looking for? 

The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a person-centred way and be able to build positive relationships with clients. Please see the person specification for more information.

To download a full job description/person specification, click here. If you require this document in an alternative format, please email recruitment@barca-leeds.org

A copy of our competency framework can be found here.

All our roles are subject to funding.  For further information and guidance when applying, please have a look at our information for applicants guide.

If you find you have any problems with our application process or you think we’re not meeting your accessibility requirements, please email recruitment@barca-leeds.org

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) generated answers is discouraged. The use of AI may affect the depth and understanding that is required, to demonstrate successful answers to experience and knowledge based questions, in our shortlisting process.  Barca-Leeds uses Humans to shortlist for interview.

Barca-Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It is the organisation’s policy to require the successful applicant to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check at a level appropriate to the role, before appointment is confirmed. The disclosure of a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude candidates from appointment.

Please note - to apply you must have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring a Skilled Worker Visa.

Department

Housing Navigators

Role

Young Persons Community Support Navigator

Locations

Northside Exchange, Kirkstall

Yearly salary

29,050 - 31,619

Employment type

Full-time

Employment type

Fixed Term

End of fixed term contract

30 September, 2027

Working hours

37

Closing date

Midnight 17 May, 2026

Interview date

01 June, 2026

Benefits

29 days holiday plus bank holidays, Monthly acts of kindness , Cycle to work scheme, Company sick pay scheme, Purchase additional leave