Support Worker; Young People (37.5 hours per week, £24043.50 - £24843.00 per annum, permanent)

BCHA; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a dedicated support team focused on empowering young people aged 18-21. This role involves providing essential housing-related support, helping them develop skills for independent living, and fostering relationships with external agencies. You will engage young individuals in creating goals for education, training, and employment, while delivering innovative activities that promote personal growth. Join a committed organization that values empathy, creativity, and a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of young people. If you are proactive and eager to support others on their journey to independence, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and engagement skills are essential.
• Experience with young people with multiple needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with housing-related skills for independent living.
• Create and deliver innovative activities for personal development.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Proactivity

Engagement Skills

Education

Experience with young people

Job description

Are you empathetic, motivated, and solution-focused? Would you like to make a positive impact on a young person's life?

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the successful visiting support team working in Christchurch, supporting young people aged 18 - 21.

The 37.5-hour post is Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

This exciting and varied role will involve:

1. Supporting young people with housing-related support to develop skills for independent living and maintaining their own tenancy.
2. Opportunities to extend relationships with external agencies to provide the relevant support to meet the needs and aspirations of the young person.
3. Supporting young people to develop goals and plans in education, training, and employment, and move-on.
4. Creation and delivery of innovative, fun activities in which life learning is paramount to the personal development of the customer.

You will have excellent communication and engagement skills that enable young people to become confident, resilient, and personally empowered on their journey to independence. You will need to be proactive in your role, with the ability to work independently.

The successful applicant will have a full scheme induction and be supported within a service that strives to achieve positive outcomes for clients on a daily basis. Experience of working with young people with multiple needs would be an advantage but not essential.

Please ensure how you meet the essential criteria is evidenced in your application.

For an informal discussion about the role or for further information, please contact Graeme Miles (Senior Practitioner) on 07966 800271.

We are looking for someone who genuinely cares about supporting people. You need to be passionate and creative in all you do, always looking to grow and improve personal competences and experiences.

DBS checks are required for roles where you will be working with or have lone contact with Vulnerable Adults and Children. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.