Supported Lodgings Host - South Gloucestershire

1625 Independent People are looking for Supported Lodgings Hosts to provide a safe, stable and supportive home environment for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Bristol area. Payment: £175 per week (per young person hosted) Type: Volunteer/host role with payment Location: Bristol and surrounding areas About the Role: As a Supported Lodgings Host, you will open your home to a young person and provide them with a room, meals and a supportive family environment. You will work alongside a 1625 IP support worker to help the young person develop the skills and confidence they need to move into independent living. This is not a professional care role — it is about offering a warm, stable home and being a positive adult presence in a young person's life. What We Are Looking For: - People who have a spare room and are willing to share their home - Warm, patient and non-judgmental individuals - Commitment to supporting a young person for a minimum of 6 months - Good communication skills and willingness to work with a support worker - All adults in the household will need to undergo a DBS check and training What You Will Receive: - £175 per week payment per young person hosted - Comprehensive training and ongoing support from 1625 IP staff - Regular supervision and a named support worker for advice - Access to a network of other hosts 1625 Independent People is a Bristol-based charity that works with young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them to build skills and confidence to live independently.