Support Worker

People Potential Possibilities; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive charity organization in Macclesfield is looking for a Support Worker to assist young people aged 16 to 25 in developing independent living skills. The role involves direct engagement with young individuals, ensuring their safety and well-being, and collaborating with various agencies. Strong communication and a proactive approach are essential. The position offers enhanced leave, mental health support, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paycare health cash plan

Employee Assistance Program

Team initiatives

Personal development opportunities

Colleague Volunteering Programme

Enhanced sickness pay

Optional overtime and referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work directly with young people in a person-centred manner.
• Understanding of a trauma-informed approach.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with young people promoting independent living skills.
• Ensure support plans and safety management plans are completed.
• Manage rent accounts and facilitate key work sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Positive attitude

Proactive approach

Job description

Our Charity

Established in 1972, P3 Charity is a modern, forward-thinking organisation providing support services to people facing social exclusion across the UK.

We offer a wide range of services, including homelessness prevention, supported housing, mental health support, community advice, hoarding support and services for young people.

We’re a person-centred organisation who works alongside people to improve lives. We do this by strengthening communities, unlocking potential and creating new possibilities. We tackle challenges others won’t and we go the extra mile. We believe in collaboration – both within our teams and with the local community – to achieve the best outcomes.

Our values-driven approach means we recruit for values and train for skills.

The Role

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

Macclesfield Young People’s service provides 24-hour support to young people between the ages of 16 and 25, 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. You will work alongside 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 P3’s values in our delivery of services.

What We Offer

• 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; you’ll 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, P3’s 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.
• Colleague Volunteering Programme – one day paid leave per year
• 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.

The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. 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