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 an accredited Real Living Wage employer. This means we are committed to paying a wage based on the real cost of living to all our staff.