Support Worker

Academie voor Arbeidsmarktcommunicatie; Crewe by Farndon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Crewe is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist young people aged 16-17 in developing independent living skills. You will work closely with young people, ensuring tailored support is provided and responsible for safety and management tasks. Strong communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude are essential. This role offers personal and professional development opportunities, enhanced leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Mental health and wellbeing support

Paycare health cash plan

Employee Assistance Program

Team initiatives

Discounts on various services

Personal development opportunities

Enhanced sickness pay

Optional overtime and referral bonus

Provision of additional equipment

Qualifications

• Affinity for helping young people facing challenges.
• Ability to work with a person-centred approach.
• Strong commitment to P3's values.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with young people aged 16-17.
• Ensure support plans and safety management plans are up to date.
• Manage rent accounts and conduct weekly key work sessions.
• Monitor health and safety of rooms and building.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Listening skills

Proactivity

Positive attitude

Understanding trauma informed approach

Job description

Overview

Our Charity P3 is a modern, forward-thinking organisation, delivering excellent services for people who face social exclusion. Our values are that we innovate in our work. We're different, creative and like to think of new solutions. We are helpful in everything that we do. We're always friendly and approachable. We are passionate about people. We believe that what we do can make a real and lasting difference. We are determined to tackle problems that others won't. We always go the extra mile and work with dedication and commitment. We work together internally and externally to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.

The Role

Are you a person who is compassionate, understanding and wants to make a difference to young peoples lives?

If you have an affinity for helping people and the challenges they face today, this role may be just what you are looking for.

Crewe Young Peoples service provides 24-hour support to young people between the ages of 16 and 17, promoting and developing independent living skills which will enable young people to move on into their own tenancies successfully.

As a Support Worker joining the team, you will work directly with the young people using a person-centred approach allowing people to be involved and invested in their own support. You will work alongside other agencies to ensure that the young people in our service receive the appropriate support tailored to their needs. You will have responsibility for ensuring that all support plans and safety management plans are completed and up to date for the young people, rent accounts are managed and weekly key work sessions are held. In addition, you will also be completing and monitoring the health and safety of rooms, and the building.

You will have a people focus, with strong communication and listening skills. Being friendly, proactive, positive, and approachable is a must and an understanding of a trauma informed approach will ensure you are committed to P3s values in our delivery of services.

What We Offer

• In return we offer the chance to join an expanding, dynamic organisation, with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. We also offer a great benefits package on completion of the probation review:
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.
• Commitment to mental health and wellbeing people are at the heart of what we do; youll also have access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions.
• Paycare health cash plan you can claim back costs for a wide range of everyday health expenses, including optical, dental, physiotherapy, and more, within an annual limit.
• Employee Assistance Program access to 24/7 GP appointments, 1-1 counselling and health assessments.
• Team initiatives this may include team away days, P3s Big Day Out and our Annual Awards Ceremony.
• Discounts access to Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good.
• Personal development opportunities including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more.
• Enhanced sickness pay based on your length of service.
• Earning Potential optional overtime and refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Additional equipment provision some employees may be provided with additional equipment including workwear, tools and use of a company van or car.

Please note P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.

Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3.

P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.