Support Worker - Supported Accommodation

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity in Trowbridge as a Support Worker, providing essential housing and support to young people. This role offers full-time, part-time, and bank positions, focusing on trauma-informed care and diversity. Enjoy comprehensive training and benefits while making a real impact in the community.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)

Enhanced sick pay

Life Assurance

Healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people or similar roles.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and champion inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist Management Team with oversight of homes.
• Act as a role model for young people.
• Provide trauma-informed support.

Skills

Patience

Kindness

Resilience

Professionalism

Calm and Caring Approach

Job description

Are you an experienced support worker or looking to begin a career in supporting young people in a brand-new service commissioned by Wiltshire Council?

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 Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children and Care Experienced young people in Wiltshire.

We are looking for Support Workers to join a new service in full-time, part-time, and bank positions. Applications from everyone are welcome, including those with lived experience, care experience, or refugees with Leave to Remain.

1. You will assist the Management Team with the oversight of homes, leading on support and safety.
2. You will be a role model to the young people, continually pushing for the highest standards.
3. Your support will be trauma-informed. You will understand people’s backgrounds and champion diversity and inclusion.
4. 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 place on a training course, supporting independent living skills, or helping to obtain refugee status.

To be successful in this role, you'll need to be patient, kind, resilient, professional, with a calm and caring approach.

If this sounds like you, then we'd love to have a chat. Click the apply button to start your journey.

For further information, please call Mark Love - 07562 685712. Strictly no agencies

About Us

Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity committed to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We focus on developing long-term solutions to societal challenges and have made tangible impacts across various communities.

What We Offer

CCP offers comprehensive training, benefits, and a welcoming environment. Join a community of professionals dedicated to supporting your career growth. Make a transformative choice for your career—choose CCP.

Why join us?

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with additional days and holiday purchase options
• Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
• Investors in People Gold accreditation
• Ongoing training and development
• Participation in various groups like Proud2Be, Green Impact, etc.
• In-house Workplace Welfare support
• Impact report available at https://impact.ccp.org.uk/

(Benefits are for contracted staff only, not bank workers)

Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?

We seek staff embodying our SPIRIT values:

• Show gratitude and appreciation
• Demonstrate pride
• Act with integrity
• Reflect and learn
• Strive for continuous improvement
• Bring your best self

How to Apply

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

Position: Support Worker (Job ID 939)

Hours: Full-time (39.375 hours/week), part-time (11.25-33.75 hours/week). Working hours are 8am-8:15pm, on a rotating schedule.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Trowbridge, with some homes in Chippenham and Salisbury.

Pay: £25,798.50 FTE; pro-rata for part-time. Bank rate is £12.60/hour. Opportunity for more with sleep shifts (£100+ per shift).

Closing Date: 14th April 2024. CCP reserves the right to close early if needed.

CCP is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Our recruitment process is guided by a robust Safeguarding Policy. Prior convictions may not necessarily prevent employment. The role is subject to pre-employment checks and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, paid for by CCP.