Experienced Practitioner - Support Worker – Days or Nights – West London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity dedicated to empowering young people in their journey to independence. As a Support Worker, you will engage with young individuals aged 16-24, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their aspirations. This role offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same, and your creativity and understanding of safeguarding will make a significant impact. With a commitment to internal growth and development, this organization provides tailored plans to help you advance your career while making a difference in the lives of young people. If you're passionate about supporting youth and want to be part of an inclusive team, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Industry-leading training

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and sick leave

BUPA employee assistance program

Interest-free season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discount shopping at UK retailers

Discretionary funded training programs

Employee awards based on performance

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience in children’s homes or youth work.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people in achieving their goals and dreams.
• Collaborate with professionals to support young people's independence.

Skills

Experience in children's homes

Understanding of safeguarding regulations

Experience with complex needs

Awareness of issues facing young people

Creative engagement with young people

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Experienced Practitioner - Support Worker – Days or Nights – West London, London

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Client:

St Christopher's Fellowship

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

c33a66a8608b

Job Views:

7

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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About the Role

We are looking for experienced support workers who have worked in residential and/or youth services and are keen to develop their skills in an organization with strong values on working directly with young people. Support workers will assist young people in achieving their goals, dreams, and inspiration. The home supports many young people; every day will keep you active, and no day is the same.

We collaborate with various professionals to give our young people a strong start when they move into independence. Candidates must be creative in engaging with young people aged 16-24 and have a strong understanding of safeguarding.

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved, and happy, to achieve their potential, and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people, with a history of providing fostering, children’s homes, and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We are committed to our young people, placing them at the center of our work. We provide positive life experiences for those unable to sustain placements in their parental or foster homes.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and aim to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faiths, sexes, orientations, childcare responsibilities, and gender identities.

Watch our short video to gain insight into our work life at St Christopher’s

St Christopher’s Academy

At St Christopher’s, we offer more than just a care job; we offer a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference. We provide tailored development plans to help you progress, whether moving to different services, becoming a manager, or exploring your current role further. We support your career ambitions and promote internal growth, with 84% of our leaders promoted internally.

Applicants should have:

• At least one year’s experience in children’s homes, semi-independent settings, or youth work.
• Experience working with young people with complex needs (e.g., neurodiversity, sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation).
• A clear understanding of safeguarding regulations and procedures, including key issues in residential settings like security and health & safety.
• An awareness of issues facing young people, such as bullying, gangs, radicalization, self-harm, sexual exploitation, and trauma’s impact.

What you should expect from us:

• Competitive salary with performance-based progression.
• A friendly, open, and honest working environment.
• 25 days holiday, rising to 27 after 3 years, plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Industry-leading training, including level 3 qualifications, children’s rights, CSE, empowerment, mental health, and social pedagogy.
• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity, and sick leave schemes.
• BUPA employee assistance program offering counseling, financial, and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme.
• Discount shopping at numerous UK retailers.
• Discretionary funded training programs.
• Employee awards based on performance and service length.
• Opportunities for career development within our range of services.