Support Worker: Unaccompanied Youth Housing & Care

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Trowbridge is seeking Support Workers to join the Accommodation Based Services team. The role involves providing support to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care-experienced young people. Candidates should be patient, kind, and resilient, with a ability to support young individuals in varied and meaningful ways. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)

Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay)

Life Assurance policy

Health benefits such as Benenden healthcare

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people preferred.
• Ability to understand and champion diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to assist with independent living skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Management Team with oversight of homes.
• Provide trauma-informed support to young people.
• Role model high standards and help with various tasks.

Skills

Patient

Kindness

Resilience

Professionalism

Calm approach

Job description

A community support organization in Trowbridge is seeking Support Workers to join the Accommodation Based Services team. The role involves providing support to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care-experienced young people. Candidates should be patient, kind, and resilient, with a ability to support young individuals in varied and meaningful ways. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for professional development.