Support Worker (Young People)

Stonewater; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join their team in Dorchester. This role offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours, allowing you to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. You will provide tailored support, helping residents achieve their goals and gain independence. Your responsibilities will include managing referrals, conducting assessments, and delivering quality support sessions. Join a committed team that values ethical practices and diversity, and be part of a mission to provide quality homes and services where needs are not met by the open market.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with vulnerable young people with support needs.
• Willingness to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of customers, enabling them to articulate their aspirations.
• Conduct interviews and assessments for potential customers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

IT Literacy

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Initiative

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Permanent

Full or Part-Time

Dorchester Young People’s Service opened in August 2017. Based in Fordington, Dorchester, the service provides accommodation and tailored support to help young people acquire Independent Living skills.

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Support Worker to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support to our residents, helping them to achieve their goals and become as independent as possible.

We offer this role as either a Full-Time or Part-Time – 2 x 20 hours per week.

You will manage a caseload of customers throughout their journey, enabling them to articulate their aspirations and realize their potential. Responsibilities include managing referrals, conducting interviews and assessments, notifying potential customers of outcomes, inducting new customers into the service, and delivering quality, outcome-focused support sessions both one-to-one and in groups.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) — desirable but not essential.

• Have a genuine desire and passion to work with vulnerable young people with support needs.

• Be willing to learn on the job.

• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Be able to work under pressure and use your own initiative.

• Work positively and creatively.

• Be IT literate, comfortable with Microsoft Office packages.

• Previous experience is useful but not essential. Knowledge of housing and benefits advice is also desirable.

Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, references, and possession of a valid Right to Work document.

Discover Stonewater:

Stonewater is a leading housing provider managing around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across affordable rent, shared ownership, sale, and specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme.

Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market.

We seek like-minded individuals to join our team of over 900 colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile, and commercial. We are committed to supporting our colleagues' wellbeing and diversity, being a Disability Confident Employer, and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader. We are also an accredited Employer for Investing in Ethnicity and are working towards Menopause Friendly accreditation.

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Stonewater reserves the right to close the application process early if sufficient quality applications are received.