Support Worker - Supported Accommodation

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK is seeking a part-time Support Worker to provide vital support to young people in Yate, Bristol. In this role, you will assist individuals in promoting their independence through a professional and caring approach. Ideal candidates should be resilient and kind, with experience working with youth. Join a community-focused organization dedicated to making a difference.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)

Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay)

Life Assurance cover

Free healthcare cashback plan

Comprehensive induction and training

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth aged 16+.
• Ability to provide practical support.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to young people.
• Promote independence in living arrangements.
• Ensure safety and protection from harm.

Skills

Emotional support

Patience

Resilience

Professionalism

Job description

Do you have experience working with young people (aged 16+)?

Maybe you are a support worker with transferrable skills. We may have just the role for you...

The Role

As a Support Worker at CCP, you will provide vital support to young people living in our supported accommodation home in Yate. This is a part time position working 12.25 hour shifts 8am-8.15pm - 1 hour unpaid break in our Accommodation Based Services team. These shifts will be arranged on a rota basis, and will include weekend shifts.

What You'll Do

• You’ll provide practical and emotional support to individuals living in Yate, helping to promote a greater level of independence.
• You’ll do this in a trauma-informed way (you will be thoroughly trained) and by building strong relationships with the individuals you support.
• You'll need to promote the rights and interests of the young people.
• You'll need to protect them from danger, harm, or abuse.
• It can be challenging, however the rewards are amazing to see how your, advice, knowledge and guidance has such a positive impact on these young peoples lives.
• To be successful in this role, you'll need to be patient, kind, resilient, and professional, with a calm and caring approach.

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.
• We make an Impact, check our latest report https://impact.ccp.org.uk/

(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers)

Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?

• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
• 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.

Job Details

• Position: Support Worker (Job ID 1032)
• Hours: Part-time 33.75 hours per week. On a rota basis (will include weekend shifts).
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Yate
• Pay: £22,113 per year (£25,798.50 FTE)
• Closing Date: 3rd of December 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.

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