Support Worker / Young People

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

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a dedicated Support Worker to assist young people aged 16-25 in achieving independence through housing support. This role includes helping them secure accommodation and develop vital life skills within a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, a non-judgemental attitude, and a full driver's license.

Benefits

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on childcare

Health & wellbeing centre membership

Free online gym classes

Corporate gym discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and manage workload.
• Experience working with young people aged 16-25.
• Knowledge of support agencies for young people.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in housing projects to improve their quality of life.
• Assist with accommodation and community-based work.
• Manage housing duties like rent collection and repairs.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Empowering young people

Good listening skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Worker who has experience working with young people aged 16 – 25, and possesses empathy, patience, and dedication to provide exceptional support.

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

Your role involves helping young people through the housing pathway to improve their quality of life and independence.

DUTIES

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting young people in housing projects and the community to develop skills for independent living.
• Assisting in providing support across various areas, including accommodation and community-based work, helping those not housed to identify, secure, and set up accommodation for independent living.
• Supporting young people through each stage of their time with the organization, focusing on the five outcomes: Being Healthy, Staying Safe, Enjoying and Achieving, Making a Positive Contribution, and Economic Well-being.
• Managing housing duties such as administration, rent collection, repairs notification, and health and safety tasks to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for clients and staff.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to be innovative, take initiative, be self-motivated, and plan your workload.
• Efficient organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, be assertive, and handle conflict positively.
• Teamwork skills, including supervising others, openness, honesty, and accepting/giving constructive criticism.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to empower and enable young people.
• Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities.
• Non-judgemental attitude.
• Knowledge of support agencies and networks for young people aged 16-25.
• Ability to share knowledge effectively in various settings.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Must hold a Full Drivers Licence and have Access to a Vehicle.

BENEFITS

• Enhanced sick pay, compassionate leave, and emergency dependent leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 20% discount on childcare at our settings.
• Membership to our health & wellbeing centre in Bath for £15/month.
• Free online gym classes.
• Staff events and departmental news sharing via intranet.
• Corporate gym discounts at Fusion Lifestyle gyms in Mendip/Somerset.

This role is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check, including the child barring section.