Support Worker - Accommodation Based - Young People

Caring for Communities and People; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Enhanced sick pay

Life Assurance

Healthcare cashback

Investors in People Gold

Training and development

Proud2Be groups

Workplace Welfare Manager

Job summary

Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Bournemouth accommodation-based service. You will provide practical and emotional support to young people aged 16-18, helping them move towards independent living within a trauma-informed framework.

Join a tight-knit team on a rotating schedule, contributing to safety planning, housing support, and employment/education goals.

Qualifications

• Experience providing practical and emotional support to individuals.
• Ability to work in a trauma-informed way with training provided.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with people supported.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals in the Accommodation-Based Services.
• Assist with daily living skills and independence (shopping, budgeting, cooking).
• Support on a rota with team members including Senior Support Workers and a Project Manager.

Skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed

Relationship-building

Support experience

Job description

Are you a Support Worker tired of working for companies focused on profit only?

We are a Charity; therefore, our focus is on you and the people we support.

Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.

Working as part of our growing Accommodation-Based Services team, you'll get a chance to show what it means to be a great Support Worker.

You'll bring expertise to provide practical and emotional support to individuals, helping them prepare for their future and move on with a greater level of independence.

You'll do this in a trauma-informed way (you'll receive great training) and by building strong relationships with those you support.

Support is a broad term. This could include; helping someone move and settle into their new home, safety planning to reduce harm, helping someone secure their desired job or secure the place on the training course they have aspired to do, support with independent living skills like shopping, budgeting, and cooking.

You'll work as part of a tight-knit team of Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, Night Building Supervisors, and a Project Manager on a rota basis.

You'll be working within our supported accommodation building which provides 24/7 housing and support for young people aged 16-18, who were homeless or at risk of homelessness in Bournemouth.

Some may have complex needs, including people with substance misuse or mental health needs.

If you have experience working as a support worker in a similar role, or you have life experience in this area, then this could be perfect for you.

We are a charity, so it's important that you want to work for an organisation focused on well-being and successful outcomes rather than just profit.

We want people that are empathetic, driven, and able to motivate others. We recruit people that embrace opportunity and are willing to learn and reflect. We want people that can help CCP to transform lives.

If this sounds like you, then we'd love to have a chat.

About Us

Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.

What We Offer

At CCP, you're not simply entering a workplace; you're immersing yourself in an exceptional and nurturing environment. Our unwavering commitment to your growth is evident in our meticulously designed, personalised training pathways aimed at propelling your career to new heights. Join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. Make the transformative choice for your career-choose CCP.

Why join us?

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^


• Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)


• Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)


• Life Assurance cover(3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)


• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts


• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.


• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.


• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.


• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.

(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers)

Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?

We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:

Show gratitude and appreciation of others.

Demonstrate personal and professional pride.

Integrity is everything.

Reflect and learn.

Continuous improvement.

Take your best self wherever you go.

Position: Support Worker (Job ID 1141)

Hours: Equivalent of 2 x 12.25 hour shifts per week - Rota Pattern: Week 1 Thursday, Week 2 Thurs, Sat and Sun

Contract: Permanent

Location: Bournemouth

Pay: £17,081.24 per year (Pro rata from FTE £27,452 a year based on 39.375 per hours per week)

Closing Date: 11:59pm 18th October 2026 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.

CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.

Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.

^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part‑time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays -  ? ?