For candidates

Find your next role in supported housing.

YLG places support workers, housing officers, managers, and specialists — across mental health, homelessness, women's services, mother & baby, and more. Register, upload your CV, or get AI-matched in seconds.

9+Live roles now
£22k–50kSalary range
48 hrsAvg. response time
4.9★Candidate rating
Your route to employment

A clearer route into supported housing work.

Every step from registration to placement — mapped clearly so you always know where you are in the process.

1

Register your interest

Complete the short registration form below. Tell us your role preference, location, DBS status, and availability. Takes under 3 minutes.

2

Upload your CV & get AI-matched

Upload your CV in the dashboard and our AI matches you to live roles in seconds. It also identifies skill gaps and recommends training to boost your profile.

3

YLG reviews your profile

Our team personally reviews every registration within 48 hours. We contact you to discuss suitable roles and confirm your compliance documents.

4

Interview & offer

We arrange interviews directly through your dashboard — via Zoom or Google Meet. You receive an interview invite, attend, and get feedback promptly.

5

Start your new role

Once placed, YLG stays in contact throughout your first weeks. We check in, support any issues, and remain your point of contact with the client.

Support worker professional
Support at every step. You are never left guessing where you are in the process.
What you get

What YLG gives every candidate.

This is what you can expect from YLG — not just when we have a role for you, but throughout your time with us.

AI-powered job matching

Upload your CV once. Our AI matches you to every live role that fits your skills, location, and preferences — instantly and continuously.

Compliance guidance

DBS navigation, right-to-work support, reference checks, and training verification — all handled clearly and without jargon.

Training pathways

If your CV has skill gaps, we identify them and recommend the exact YLG CPD courses that will strengthen your application and open more doors.

In-portal interviews

Interview invites arrive in your dashboard. Attend via Zoom or Google Meet without leaving the YLG portal. View your interview history any time.

Personal support calls

Book a one-to-one call with a YLG team member any time — to discuss roles, get feedback, or prepare for an interview.

Referral bonus

Refer a colleague who gets placed through YLG and earn a referral bonus. Full details in the refer section below.

AI-powered matching

Upload your CV. Get matched in 30 seconds.

Our AI reads your CV, detects your skills, and matches you to live roles instantly. Skill gaps get flagged with training recommendations.

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Role types

Roles YLG places regularly.

Frontline, specialist, and management roles across supported housing, children's services, outreach, and social care. Salary: £26,500 to £65,000 per annum, depending on the role and experience.

Supported Housing — progression order

Support Worker

Ad Hoc / Support Worker

Bank and casual cover through to full-time support for residents' daily living and independence goals.

Full/Part-timeEntry–mid level
Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker

Lead on complex cases, mentor junior staff, and hold responsibility for risk management in community services.

Full-time3+ yrs experience
Team Leader

Team Leader

Supervise and develop a support team, manage rotas, quality, and act as first escalation for the service.

Full-timeLeadership experience
Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager

Second-in-command for a supported housing service, supporting operations, compliance, and staff development.

Full-timeManagement experience
Service Manager

Service Manager

Management

Operational leadership for a supported housing service — staff, quality, contracts, and stakeholder relations.

Full-time5+ yrs sector experience

Children's Services & Social Care

Children's Residential Worker

Children's Residential Worker

Direct care and support for children in Ofsted-regulated residential homes, helping them thrive in a safe environment.

Full/Part-timeEnhanced DBS required
Senior Residential Worker

Senior Residential Worker

Lead practitioner in a children's home — mentoring staff, managing complex needs, and ensuring quality of care.

Full-time3+ yrs experience
Registered Manager

Registered Manager

Management

CQC or Ofsted-registered leadership for supported living and children's residential services.

Full-timeRegistration required
Contact Supervisor

Contact Supervisor

Supervising contact sessions between children and family members — including supervised, community, and handover contact.

Full/Part-timeEnhanced DBS required
Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

Practical and emotional support for families in need — including welfare checks, family support services, and report writing.

Full/Part-timeEnhanced DBS required
Outreach Worker

Outreach Worker

Assertive community engagement supporting hard-to-reach individuals across supported housing and social care settings.

Full-timeDriving licence useful
Operations Manager

Operations Manager / Director

Management

Multi-service oversight, strategic planning, contract management, and board-level reporting for growing housing organisations.

£44k–£60kFull-timeSenior leadership
Moving from care work?

Transition: Care Work to Supported Housing

Your care experience is more valuable than you think. Our specialist programme helps you cross into supported housing — with the right knowledge, confidence, and a placement waiting.

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Referral programme

Refer a candidate. Earn a bonus.

Know someone who would be great in supported housing or social care? Refer them to YLG. If they are successfully placed through us, you earn a referral bonus of between £100 and £200, depending on the role and level of placement — paid once their placement is verified.

1
You refer

Submit their name & contact using the referral form in your dashboard.

2
They register

Your contact registers with YLG and we assess their eligibility for live roles.

3
Valid placement

They are successfully placed into a role. The placement must be verified as complete.

4
You earn

Your referral bonus is paid once the placement is confirmed and verified by YLG.

£100–£200 referral bonus per
successful placement

Terms and conditions apply. Referral bonus is conditional on a verified, completed placement. The referred candidate must register independently and meet all client compliance requirements. Bonus amount depends on role and level of placement. YLG reserves the right to assess eligibility.

Step 1 · Register

Register your interest.

Complete this form and YLG will review your details and follow up within 48 hours. For faster matching, create a full profile in the dashboard and upload your CV for instant AI results.

48-hour response

We review every registration personally.

Compliance support

Guidance on DBS and right-to-work as needed.

Sector focus

We only work in supported housing — no generic matching.

Thank you — your registration is in. We'll be in touch within 48 hours.

Or create a full dashboard profile for AI-matched roles and application tracking.

Quick answers

Questions candidates ask first.

Can't find your answer? Send us a message.

Not at all. You can register without a current DBS and YLG will advise on the fastest route to obtain one. Many clients will support the process during onboarding. We're always upfront about what each role requires.

Temporary, bank, part-time, full-time, and permanent contracts are all available depending on client needs and your preferences. Let us know your availability when you register.

Upload your CV in the dashboard. Our AI reads it, detects your skills and experience, matches you to live roles instantly, and identifies skill gaps with training recommendations. The whole process takes under 30 seconds.

Yes. YLG operates across England and Wales — Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, London, Nottingham, and beyond. Enter your preferred location when registering.

Absolutely — and many people don't realise how transferable their skills are. YLG runs a specialist transition programme: Transition: Care Work to Supported Housing. It bridges the gap and gets you placed faster.

Yes! If you refer a candidate who is successfully placed through YLG, you receive a referral bonus. The referred candidate must be valid for the role and complete a verified placement. See the Refer a Candidate section below for full details.

Yes. YLG places Registered Managers, Service Managers, Operations Managers, Deputy Managers, and specialists such as clinicians and IDVA workers alongside frontline support workers.

We aim to respond to all new registrations within 48 hours. If a suitable role is live when you register, we may be in touch sooner. Book a candidate support call for faster guidance.

Not ready to register yet?

Book a free 20-minute candidate support call to talk through your options with a YLG team member.

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