Support Worker

Orwell Housing Association Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave (Bank Holiday w/

Reward and recognition awards

Free DBS checks

Cashback Health plan

Access to Blue Light Card - membership

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association Ltd is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for Christchurch House in Ipswich to help young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness build confidence, skills and independence. You will work with partners to promote wellbeing and safeguarding, ensuring access to education, training and employment.

You will maintain a strengths-based, person-centred approach, advocate for residents, and support positive outcomes while meeting DBS and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting vulnerable people or customer-facing roles.
• GCSE Maths and English at the required grades.
• Enhanced DBS check with Children Barred List; driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to access education, training, employment, health services and opportunities within their local community.
• Build trusting relationships and promote wellbeing while safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
• Create outcome-focused support plans and advocate for the customer's voice and aspirations.
• Collaborate with colleagues, external agencies and community partners to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate

People-focused

Communication skills

Relationship building

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 9-4 / A-C or equivalent)

Job description

Support Worker in our Young People's Supported Housing Service, you'll support young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to develop the confidence, skills and independence needed to move forward in life. Using a strengths-based approach, you'll build trusting relationships, create outcome-focused support plans and help young people access education, training, employment, health services and opportunities within their local community. You'll be a strong advocate, ensuring each customer's voice is heard and their aspirations remain at the centre of the support they receive. You'll work closely with colleagues, external agencies and community partners to promote wellbeing, manage risk, safeguard vulnerable young people and create positive outcomes. Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation if appointed.

We're seeking someone who is:

• Compassionate, resilient and people-focused
• Experienced in supporting vulnerable people or working in a customer-facing role
• Skilled at building positive relationships and managing challenging situations
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting independence
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, GCSE Maths and English (Grade 9-4 / A-C or equivalent)
• A full driving licence is desirable, Enhanced DBS check with Children Barred List. Applicants who have lived or worked overseas within the last five years may also be required to provide a

At Orwell, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to feel safe, valued and empowered. As a

If you want a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Team Orwell and help young people create a brighter future. About Christchurch House… Christchurch House is conveniently located close to Ipswich town centre, offering easy access to shops, cafés, leisure facilities and excellent public transport links. Situated directly opposite the beautiful Christchurch Park, it provides a peaceful green space perfect for a relaxing walk during your lunch break. The service provides temporary supported accommodation for young people, each supported through a personalised, outcome-based plan. More benefits of joining #TeamOrwell: When you join Orwell, you become part of a values-driven team that puts people first and you'll also have access to a variety of benefits that help you feel appreciated and able to thrive, such as:

• 22 days annual leave (please note Bank Holiday working is required for this role)
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Wellbeing programme.