Support Worker - Full Time

P3 Charity (People Potential Possibilities); Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellbeing program

EDI focus

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Bike to work

Discounts

Rewards and recognition

Development opportunities

Volunteering leave

Sick pay

Overtime opportunities

Company van

Job summary

P3 Charity in Nottingham is seeking a Support Worker for our Young People’s service. You will deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based support to help people overcome challenges, maintain tenancy and build life skills in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00, office-based with travel. Full training is provided and P3 is an equal opportunities employer committed to Net Zero and

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed approach
• Strengths-based support
• Ability to support tenancy and life skills
• Flexible, approachable and non-judgemental attitude

Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based support to enable people to overcome personal challenges
• Help people maintain their tenancy and build life skills
• Work with service users in a fast-paced environment and provide supportive, solution-focused assistance

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.

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 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.