Support Worker - Supported Accommodation (16-25yr olds)

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Support Worker in Gloucestershire, providing vital support to young people in a caring environment. You'll work full-time in a rewarding role, helping individuals achieve greater independence and well-being.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)

Enhanced sick pay

Life Assurance cover

Free healthcare subscription

Comprehensive training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 16+.
• Ability to provide emotional support and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to young people.
• Promote independence and protect from harm.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Kindness

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 in Gloucestershire . This is a full-time position working 12 hour shifts, in our Accommodation Based Services team.

What You'll Do

• You'll provide practical and emotional support to individuals living in Gloucester, 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.

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

CCP are committed to your progression. With comprehensive training, a range of benefits and a welcoming workplace, you'll 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.
• 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?

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.

Application Information:

Position: Support Worker (Job ID 956)

Hours: Full-time is 39.375 hours a week. Shifts are on a rota basis including some weekends and Sleep shifts.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Gloucestershire.

Pay: £25,798.50 per year.

Closing Date: 11:59pm 18th May 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 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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