Support Worker - Care leavers Supported Accommodation. Job in Hereford Education & Training Jobs

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE; Hereford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity seeks a dedicated Support Worker in Hereford to provide housing and support to care-experienced youth aged 16-25. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living skills and acting as a role model. The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and a commitment to personal and professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced pension with 5% employer contribution

Comprehensive training and development

Life Assurance cover

Business mileage compensation

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to support young people.
• Understanding of diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to assist with independent living skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with oversight of homes.
• Provide trauma-informed support to young people.
• Help young people with life skills and finding jobs.

Skills

Support for Care Experienced

Trauma-informed support

Role model capabilities

Job description

Are you an experienced support worker, or are you looking to begin a career in supporting young people in a service based in Hereford?

Then this is the opportunity for you.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our Accommodation Based Services Team providing housing and support to Care Experienced young people in Hereford. This is an Ofsted-regulated service looking after 16-25 year olds.

We are looking for Support Workers to join this service in full time, part time and bank positions. We are looking for someone to work 39.375 hours per week, 8am-8:15pm on a rolling rota basis. Applications from everyone are welcome, including those with lived experience and care experience.

What You'll Do

• You will assist the Management Team with the oversight of homes, leading on support and safety.?
• You will be both a role model to the young people, continually pushing for the highest standards.
• Your support will be trauma-informed. You will understand people's backgrounds and champion diversity and inclusion.
• There is so much variety. ?You could be 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, support with independent living skills,

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

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
• 45p Business Mileage
• 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.

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP.

Position:Support Worker (Job ID 1000)

Hours: Full-time39.375 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hereford

Pay: £25,798.50 per year

Closing Date: 1st September 2025 - 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 adopt a consistent and thorough process of safer recruitment to ensure that people who are unsuitable to work with children, young people and adults are prevented from doing so.

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 is capped at 5 per year.

Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use.