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join our team and help lgbtq+ young people facing homelessness

This is your chance to join the longest - running charity dedicated to tackling LGBTQ+ youth homelessness in the UK.

Are you passionate about akt’s campaign to end homelessness among young LGBTQ+ young people? Then maybe you should join our team!

we’d love to have you on board!

who are we?

akt helps LGBTQ+ young people rediscover their bright futures by supporting them out of homelessness.

All members of our team are compassionate and motivated people who believe in our mission: to end homelessness among young LGBTQ+ people.

why should you work with us?

akt provides support to LGBTQ+ young people from different parts of the country, and we have offices in Bristol, London, Manchester and Newcastle. We also offer a Digital Service.

We're really passionate about what we do and the young people who reach out to us each year. You can expect a friendly, flexible, inclusive and supportive working environment. We are committed to making akt a great place to work and volunteer.

benefits of working at akt:

  • Flexible working options considered.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • 28 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
  • Contributory pension (7%).
  • Working for a charity with a 30 year history of supporting LGBTQ+ young people at risk of homelessness.
  • Clinical Supervision for roles directly supporting young people.

akt is proud to be both an accredited Real Living Wage employer and a Disability Confident Employer. This means we are committed to paying a wage based on the real cost of living to all our staff, and also ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

find out more about akt

Ready to make a difference in the lives of at-risk LGBTQ+ young people? Find out what akt do and where you might fit in.