Support Worker

Description

• Supporting young people, aged 16-25, who may be facing homelessness, mental health challenges, exploitation or substance abuse, helping them to develop the skills to live independently.
• Helping with day to day takes such as budgeting, maintaining their tenancy and moving onto independent accommodation.
• Encouraging and empowering young people to achieve their goals, whether it’s finding stable housing, securing employment or building confidence.
• Carrying out risk assessments, support planning, goal setting and regular reviews.

Requirements

• You’ll need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that.
• Due to our service being regulated by Ofsted you must have experience supporting young people.
• Experience in care, youth work, or a similar setting, or a personal understanding of the challenges young people face
• Able to use technology to update support plans, complete online learning and to collaborate with colleagues.
• The ability to work on your own initiative, remain calm under pressure and have a resilient approach

Benefits

• You’ll work a four-week rolling rota, a mixture of weekdays and weekends.
• Cuppas, chats and catch ups. Working alongside a supportive team you will take the time to build real connections with young people and guide them through life’s challenges.
• Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum. We’ll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies and lots more.
• A flexible understanding and personal approach to support, because every young person’s journey is unique
• Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out. Looking for a new phone, bike or car? Save money with us.
• 34 days leave (including bank hols and a “me day” to use for whatever you fancy) increasing to 39, and time off for volunteering too!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance