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We are seeking a Young People Support Worker to work as part of a team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to care leavers aged 16-18 in supported accommodation.

Position: Young People Support Worker

Location: Chester and Winsford

Contract: Full time, permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £24,136 pa + pension and other benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 20th April 2025

About The Role

As Young People Support Worker, you will work under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker. You will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service. You will participate in our programme of meaningful activity by running group sessions and activities within the accommodation to support young people’s individual development and social engagement.

In accommodation based services, you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on.

You will work a rolling rota of daytimes, evenings and weekends (some shifts will be lone working) including bank holidays to ensure that young people have full staff support during their most difficult times.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure client safety, wellbeing, and adherence to safeguarding and emergency procedures.
• Deliver high-quality risk assessments, support plans, and one-to-one/group support to build client resilience.
• Foster partnerships with local agencies to support clients while following data protection protocols.
• Engage flexibly and creatively with clients, encouraging their involvement in decisions and participation in activities.
• Support clients in accessing education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
• Maintain health and safety standards, prepare accommodations for new clients, and oversee accurate financial records.
• Collaborate with team members, volunteers, and attend training and meetings as required, ensuring contract compliance.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

• Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness.
• Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and health and safety procedures.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, IT skills, and commitment to diversity, equality, and professional integrity.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively, and reflect on practices for continuous development.

In Return For Working Here, You Will Receive:

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role.
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
• Family-friendly leave policies including maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More.
• Death in service (4x Base salary).
• Legal Advice line.

About The Organisation

The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester to Sheffield and Kent.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Wellbeing Worker etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.