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Recruit with Purpose has partnered with 1625 Independent People as its charity partner for 2025. 1625 Independent People seek to prevent homelessness, keep young people safe and support them to build on their strengths to be the best they can be.

We aim to support 1625 Independent People through voluntary skills workshops, charitable donations, help them with reach and marketing and support with Trustee board recruitment at no cost.

About 1625

Each year 1625 Independent People (1625) supports 1,600 young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Bristol and the South West. For 40 years they’ve provided safe housing and practical and emotional support to some of the region’s most vulnerable young people, including care-experienced young people, custody leavers, refugees and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

Their mission is to prevent homelessness, keep young people safe and support them to be the best they can be. They nurture their skills, strengths and talents to ensure vulnerable young people can thrive as independent adults.

They provide holistic support enabling young people to have a safe, affordable home, build healthy relationships, improve their health, develop independent living skills and access good quality jobs, education and training. Their services are designed to

Prevent homelessness: supporting young people to remain at home, where it’s safe to do so.

House: keeping young people safe and secure through a range of supported accommodation and move-on properties.

Develop: giving every young person a key worker to support them to move towards independence alongside specialist support with mental health, leaving care, domestic and sexual violence and reducing reoffending.

Progress: supporting young people into education, employment and training (EET).

Move on: empowering young people to live independently.

Most young people they support have experienced childhood trauma. Their staff are trained to provide trauma-informed, non-judgmental support that enables young people to build independence safely and successfully. Building healthy relationships based on trust, mutual respect and dignity is the key tool for change.

You can also learn more about the impact of their work from their online impact report here: https://www.1625ip.co.uk/what-we-do/

Social housing offers more than just a career; it provides an opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. If you’re passionate about creating positive change, tackling inequality, and building stronger communities, a role in social housing could be the perfect fit for you. Here’s why:

Make a Real Impact

Social housing professionals play a crucial role in addressing one of society’s most pressing needs: access to safe, affordable homes. By working in this sector, you’ll be directly contributing to improving lives and offering stability to individuals and families who need it most.

Diverse and Rewarding Roles

The social housing sector offers a wide range of roles across technology, data and change, from building the technology to allow better services to tenants to leading huge programmes of change. Whether you prefer working with people directly or influencing from behind the scenes, there’s a role to suit your skills and interests.

Career Growth and Development

Social housing is a dynamic and evolving sector, offering plenty of opportunities for professional growth. Many organisations provide comprehensive training, mentoring, and clear progression paths, ensuring you can build a fulfilling and long-lasting career.

Be Part of a Community

Working in social housing means joining a community of like-minded professionals who share a commitment to social justice and community welfare. You’ll work collaboratively to tackle challenges and celebrate successes that truly matter.

Contribute to a Greater Purpose

A career in social housing offers the satisfaction of knowing your work has a meaningful impact. Every day, you’ll be helping to create opportunities for people to thrive, fostering equity, and shaping inclusive neighbourhoods.

If you’re looking for a career with purpose, variety, and the chance to make a difference, social housing might just be the perfect choice for you. Take the leap and join a sector where your work truly matters!

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