Support Worker

People Potential Possibilities; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Mental Health and Wellbeing

EDI Focus

Paycare Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Bike2Work Scheme

Discounts

Reward and Recognition

Personal Development Opportunities

Colleague Volunteering Programme

Enhanced Sickness Pay

Earning Potential

Additional Equipment Provision

Job summary

P3 Charity is seeking a kind and approachable Support Worker for our Young People's service in Nottingham. You'll deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based support to help people overcome challenges, maintain tenancy and develop life skills to reduce homelessness. This is a full-time, office-based role with some travel and a 37.5 hour week.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. We provide full training and value dedication, empathy and a solutions-focused approach in a

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in trauma-informed, strengths-based support preferred but training provided.
• Flexible, approachable and non-judgemental with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based support to enable people to overcome personal challenges and lead settled lives.
• Help people maintain their tenancy and build life skills to avoid repeat homelessness.
• Work with colleagues to provide person-centred support in a supportive housing/young people setting.

Job description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00

Work Base: Office based with travel

Are you kind and approachable with a real desire to support people who have been through a tough time?

If so, then this may be the role for you!

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Young People's service in Nottingham City. In this role, you'll deliver trauma informed, strengths-based support to enable people to overcome personal challenges and lead settled, fulfilled lives. You will help people to maintain their tenancy, working alongside them to build life skills and help them avoid repeat homelessness.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, approachable and non-judgemental. Someone who is passionate and solutions-focused, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and who always takes a kind approach. While experience in a similar role would be great, full training will be provided.

Required: 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 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.

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

P3 have committed to achieving 'Net Zero' Carbon emissions by 2050. Our Carbon Reduction Plan is available via the P3 website.

In partnership with Treeapp, for every new employee, we plant a tree at one of their planting sites worldwide.

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.

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.
• EDI Focus - an opportunity to join other colleagues to raise awareness and steer initiatives, contributing to our inclusive culture.
• 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.
• Bike2WorkScheme - the Bike2Work Scheme is part of the Government's Green Transport Plan, designed to encourage healthier, more sustainable travel.
• Discounts - access to Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good.
• Reward and Recognition - such as team away days, P3's Annual conference and Colleague Awards Ceremony.
• Personal Development Opportunities - including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more.
• Colleague Volunteering Programme -one day paid leave per year to volunteer in the community
• 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.