Support Worker / Young People

AWD online; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to support young people aged 16-25 in Glastonbury. The role involves providing housing support and helping young individuals become independent while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, a non-judgmental approach, and a commitment to empowering youth.

Benefits

Enhanced sick pay allowances

20% discount on childcare

Membership to health & wellbeing centre

Access to free online gym classes

Corporate discount at Fusion Lifestyle gyms

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 16-25.
• Ability to work in stressful environments and assert positively.
• Full Driver's License and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to live independently within housing projects.
• Manage housing support and administration tasks.
• Assist in promoting mental and emotional wellbeing of clients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Active Listening

Organizational Skills

Conflict Resolution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

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Client:

AWD online

Location:

Glastonbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Worker who has experience working with young people from the ages of 16 – 25, as well as having empathy, patience, and dedication to provide exceptional support.

Working as the Support Worker, you will work as part of a team to provide a safe and welcoming environment for young people within the housing projects and within the community.

As the Support Worker, you will help young people through the housing pathway to improve their quality of life and independence.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Support Worker will include:

• Support young people within housing projects and within the community to equip them with the skills to live independently
• You will assist the organization to provide support across the area where needed, both accommodation and community-based work, assisting those who are not housed but need comprehensive housing support to identify, secure, and set up accommodation to achieve independent living
• Be involved in each stage of the young person’s time with the organization, supporting young people to progress as needed through the housing pathway to improve their quality of life and independence within each of the five outcomes: Being Healthy, Staying Safe, Enjoying and Achieving, Making a Positive Contribution, and Economic Well-being
• Responsible for Housing Management duties to ensure a holistic service for clients including administration, rent collection and rent administration, notification of repairs and maintenance, health and safety tasks, and ensuring the environment is welcoming and safe for clients and staff

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to be innovative, take initiative, be self-motivated, and plan own workload
• Efficient and organized recording and administrative skills
• Effective communication in writing and by telephone
• Ability to work in a stressful, sometimes hostile environment; to be assertive and use conflict creatively
• Teamwork skills, supervision, openness, honesty, and ability to accept and give positive criticism
• Active listening skills
• Ability to enable and empower young people in all undertaken work
• Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities
• Non-judgemental approach
• Knowledge of support agencies and networks for young people aged 16-25
• Ability to share knowledge in one-to-one and group settings, both informally and formally
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Full Driver's License and access to a vehicle

BENEFITS

• Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• 20% discount on childcare at our settings
• Membership of our health & wellbeing centre in Bath for £15/month
• Access to free online gym classes
• Staff events and a departmental intranet for updates
• Corporate discount at Fusion Lifestyle gyms in Mendip / Somerset for £38/month

This role is subject to clear enhanced DBS including child barring section