Support Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive housing organization in Ipswich is seeking a Support Worker to empower young individuals facing housing instability. The role involves creating individualized support plans, engaging with the community, and advocating for the needs of the youth. Candidates should have experience in challenging environments and excellent communication skills. This position offers 32 hours per week at £13.24 per hour, with various benefits to promote staff wellbeing and development.

Benefits

22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays

Cashback Health plan

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Experience working with young people facing homelessness or mental health issues.
• Ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop support plans with customers to meet their aspirations.
• Engage customers with local community opportunities.
• Maintain records and reports on customer progress.

Skills

Inclusivity and diversity commitment

Experience with young people facing challenges

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility in working hours

Understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment

Excellent admin skills

Education

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

Job description

Support Worker - Christchurch House

Location: Christchurch House, Ipswich

Salary: £13.24 per hour; £27,539.20 FTE

Hours: 32 hours per week. Permanent

Ref: CCH047

Are you passionate about empowering young people to build brighter futures?

Do you thrive in a dynamic, inclusive, and person-centered environment?

If so, we'd like to hear from you!

About Us

At Christchurch House, we provide safe and supportive temporary accommodation for young people facing homelessness or housing instability. Our team works with individuals aged 16 - 24 to develop life skills, build confidence, and access education, training, or employment opportunities.

About the role

As part of the role, you will…

• Be central to ensuring that our customers have an outcomes based support plan in place that meets their aims and aspirations.
• Support our customers to manage risk and take positive risks to enhance their wellbeing working alongside other support agencies to ensure a holistic approach.
• Be involved in referrals, risk assessing and supporting the team to ensure that our customers, colleagues, and our buildings are safe by adhering to good practice, legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Actively engaging with our customers and wider stakeholders to ensure that the service thrives and delivers to our best ability.
• Support our customers to link into the local community, to gain new networks and opportunities through volunteering, training and work.
• Be a strong advocate for our customers through getting to know them and recognising them as experts through their lived experiences.
• Provide oversight into meeting expectations set out by our commissioners, line management and senior management.
• Support young people to attend meetings and workshop activities.
• Participate in multi-agency assessment, and other relevant assessment processes and offer management oversight where required.
• Maintain up to date records and data using electronic devices and systems and provide reports for a range of audiences.
• Actively work in partnership with other professional groups to deliver a holistic service to our Service users.
• Identify and effectively manage risk and safeguarding concerns and escalate where required.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to inclusivity, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Has experience working with young people facing challenges such as homelessness, mental health difficulties, or substance misuse.
• Is an excellent communicator, able to build trust and positive relationships.
• Can work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of young people.
• Holds an understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Has excellent admin skills and can provide comprehensive weekly reports internally and externally.
• Committed to undertake all learning and training requirements for the role.

More reasons to apply…

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy.
• Wellbeing programme.

Person Specification:

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 9-4 / A-C or equivalent)
• A full driving licence is desirable.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Before applying…

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

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