Senior Support Worker - Maternity Leave Cover

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Sick pay

Life Assurance

Benenden healthcare cashback

Job summary

Caring for Communities and People (CCP) in Hereford invites applications for a Senior Support Worker on maternity leave cover. The role involves supporting young people aged 16+ in Local Authority Care, with a fixed-term contract ending 1 August 2027, and an average of 39.375 hours per week on a two-week alternating shift from 8am to 8.15pm.

You will document notes, safeguard duty, and deliver strengths-based, trauma-informed support to empower independence, with a focus on high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable people with complex needs.
• Trauma-informed approach to empower young people.
• Ability to work in a two-week rota with fixed shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Provide strengths-based, trauma-informed support to empower independence.
• Safeguard young people from potential danger or harm.
• Accurately document notes and ensure effective handovers with staff.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerablePeople

Trauma-informed approach

Teamwork

Job description

Senior Support Worker - Maternity Leave Cover

Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people and those with complex needs?

We may have just the role for you...

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

We are looking for a Senior Support Workerwho shares our purpose, to join our Accommondation Based Serviceswhere we house and support young people 16+ under Local Authority Care across Hereford.

We are looking for someone to work an average of 39.375 hours per week across a two week alternating shift pattern. This would involve: Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Saturday and Sunday working 8am to 8.15pm. Week 2 - Wed, Thurs and Fri working 8am to 8.15pm. This is on a fixed term contract which will last the 1st of August 2027.

We provide bespoke support packages to suit a broad range of young people ranging from 24/7 to a few hours per week. Our focus is to provide the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards.We aim to enhance individuals' independence skills, empowering them to advance their aspirations with greater confidence and capability.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• Work within a fun, establishedand very supportive team.
• Management supportfrom a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.
• Career growth, join a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.

You’ll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standardsin new placements.

Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improvingindependent living skills.

Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse.

Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers.

Have a Resilientnature, with the ability to keep a positive mindset even when times get tough.

While the role may present challenges, the rewards of witnessing the positive impact of your guidance and support on these young lives are truly extraordinary.

To excel in this position, you'll need to be flexible, patient, resilient, and professional, approaching your duties with a calm

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.

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more
• Enhancedsick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)
• Life Assurance cover(3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)
• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.

(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers)

Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?

We look for staff who embody our SPIRITvalues:

• Showgratitude and appreciation of others.
• Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.
• Integrityis everything.
• Reflectand learn.
• Takeyour best self wherever you go.

Application Information

Position: Senior Support Worker (Job ID 1121)

Hours: An average of 39.375 hours per week across a two week alternating shift pattern. This would involve: Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Saturday and Sunday working 8am to 8.15pm. Week 2 - Wed, Thurs and Fri working 8am to 8.15pm.

Contract: Fixed term until 1st of August 2027.

Location: Hereford

Pay: £28,308 per year

Closing Date: 11:59pm 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 checks and an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.

Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.

• Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.
• Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need awell-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT andInsurance covering