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Caring for Communities and People; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction and ongoing training

Holiday pay accrual

Investors in People Gold

Job summary

Caring for Communities and People (CCP) seeks a compassionate Support Worker for our Bournemouth accommodation-based services. You will provide practical and emotional support, helping young people aged 16-18 move toward independence in a trauma-informed setting.

Join a charity that prioritises people over profit, with training, an induction, and a rota-based schedule. Salary is £12.60 per hour for varied hours, with safeguarding and pre-employment checks in place.

Qualifications

• Experience as a support worker or life experience in similar roles is welcome.
• Ability to work in a trauma-informed, training-rich environment.
• Willingness to work across a rota with a small supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals to improve independence.
• Help with housing moves, safety planning, and accessing training or jobs.
• Support independent living skills such as shopping, budgeting, and cooking.
• Work within a 24/7 supported accommodation for 16-18 in Bournemouth.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Motivation

Job description

Are you a Support Worker tired of working for companies focused on profit only?

We are a Charity; therefore, our focus is on you and the people we support.

Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.

Working as part of our growing Accommodation-Based Services team, you'll get a chance to show what it means to be a great Support

Worker.

You'll bring expertiseto provide practical and emotional support to individuals, helping them prepare for their future and move

on with a greater level of independence.

You’ll do this in a trauma-informed way (you’ll receive great training) and by building strong relationshipswith those you

support.

Support is a broad term. This could include; helping someone move and settle into their new home, safety planning to reduce harm,

helping someone secure their desired job or secure the place on the training course they have aspired to do, support with

independent living skills like shopping, budgeting, and cooking.

You'll work as part of a tight-knit team of Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, Night Building Supervisors, and a Project

Manager on a rota basis.

You’ll be working within our supported accommodation building which provides24/7 housing and support for young people aged

16-18,who were homeless or at risk of homelessness in Bournemouth.

Some may have complex needs, including people with substance misuse or mental health needs.

If you have experienceworking as a support worker in a similar role, or you have life experience in this area, then this could be

perfect for you.

We are a charity, so it’s important that you want to work for an organisation focused on well-being and successful outcomes rather

than just profit.

We want people that are empathetic, driven, and able to motivate others. We recruit people that embrace opportunity and are

willing to learn and reflect. We want people that can help CCP to transform lives.

About Us

Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP)is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to

addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about

the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over

the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South

Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.

What We Offer

• Choose to work shifts available which suit you
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• £13.45 per hour
• Accrue holiday pay for every hour your work

Why choose CCP

1. Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
2. Excellent trainingand support to help you excel in your role.
3. Be part of an organisation that delivers social value

Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?

We look for staff who embody our SPIRITvalues:

Show gratitude and appreciation of others.

Demonstrate personal and professional pride.

Integrityis everything.

Reflectand learn.

Takeyour best self wherever you go.

Position:Support Worker (Job ID 1127)

Hours:Vary week to week, as and when needed

Contract:Bank/Casual Agreement

Location:Bournemouth

Pay:£12.60 per hour

Closing Date:18th September 2026-CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.

CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working

toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to

satisfactory pre-employment checksand alsoanenhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.