Support Worker - Young People

Caring for Communities and People; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension (6% employer)

Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full/

Life Assurance cover

Benenden healthcare cashback or Perk<

Investors in People Gold

Comprehensive induction and training

Join groups: Proud2Be, Green Impact, H

Workplace Welfare Manager

Job summary

Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is recruiting for a Support Worker in Bournemouth/Christchurch. You will provide practical and emotional support to young adults aged 18–25 in quality accommodation, helping them develop independence and plan for their futures.

The role is full-time on a rota with part-time and bank hours available, within CCP’s values-driven service. The charity has an established presence since 1989 and offers comprehensive induction, personal training pathways, and a

Qualifications

• Experience as a support worker in a similar role or life experience in this area.
• Empathy, motivation, and ability to motivate others in a trauma-informed setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals aged 18-25 in housing.
• Build relationships and promote independence and futures.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality support in accommodation-based services.

Job description

Are you a Support Worker looking to put people, relationships and positive outcomes at the heart of your work?

We are a Charity; therefore, our focus is on you and the people we support.

Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.

Working as part of our growing Accommodation-Based Services team, you'll get a chance to show what it means to be a great Support Worker. You will bring expertise to provide practical and emotional support to individuals, helping them prepare for their futures with a greater level of independence.

Working alongside a supportive team and BCP, you will be supporting people aged 18-25 in great quality homes to local people experiencing chronic homelessness in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

You will do this in a trauma-informed way and by building strong relationships with those you support. Some may have complex needs, including people with substance misuse or mental health needs.

CCP have been supporting young people in Bournemouth for 10 years, and this is the next step in continuing to offer excellent, high-quality support.

We are looking for people who can work full-time 39.375 hours a week on a rota basis. We are also offering part-time and bank hours.

If you have experience working as a support worker in a similar role, or you have life experience in this area, then this could be perfect for you. We want people that are empathetic, driven, and able to motivate others. We recruit people that embrace opportunity and are willing to learn and reflect. We want people that can help CCP to transform lives.

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

At CCP, you're not simply entering a workplace; you're immersing yourself in an exceptional and nurturing environment. Our unwavering commitment to your growth is evident in our meticulously designed, personalised training pathways aimed at propelling your career to new heights. 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 (6% 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.

(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.

Position: Support Worker (Job ID 1156)

Hours: 39.975 hours per week, 12 hour shifts 8am-8:15pm with a 1hr unpaid break.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Bournemouth & Christchurch

Pay: £27,452 a year based on 39.375 per hours per week. Part‑time will be pro‑rated, bank is £13.45 per hour.

Closing Date: 11:59pm 23rd November 2026 - 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.

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