Support Worker - Young People's Services (£24043.50 - £24843.00 per annum pro rata, permanent, [...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals aged 18-24. In this rewarding role, you will empower clients to navigate their journey to independence, fostering positive relationships and encouraging personal growth. Your work will involve providing tailored support, promoting mental wellbeing, and facilitating connections with communities. With a strong commitment to professional development, you will receive comprehensive training and opportunities for advancement. If you are empathetic and motivated to inspire change, this role offers a chance to truly make a difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Full induction and personal development plan

Opportunities for formal qualifications

Specialist training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, especially those facing life challenges.
• Ability to develop and implement support plans for clients.

Responsibilities

• Empowering young individuals to achieve personal goals and independence.
• Providing 1:1 practical support and coordinating skills development.

Skills

Empathy

Motivation

Solution-focused approach

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Education

Training in safeguarding

First aid certification

Job description

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

We are recruiting for Support Workers to work with our young people in Christchurch aged 18-24 years old on their journey to independence, developing and utilising skills to encourage and support change, develop positive mindsets, build confidence and aspirational thinking. You will be part of a team covering a daily rota. We work with individuals who have experienced life challenges such as family breakdown, drug use, mental health, domestic violence, and exploitation. This varied role will involve providing 1:1 practical support and co-ordinating support for clients to develop Independent Living Skills, learn to navigate benefits, work and education systems, realise aspirations and formulate a way forward bringing out aspirations, strengths and abilities.

Our support worker roles focus on the following areas:

1. Empowering individuals to make choices and be in control of their own lives
2. Genuine future planning drawing on hopes, strengths, aspirations and goals
3. Nurturing meaningful and positive relationships based on trust
4. Mindfully promoting physical health and mental wellbeing
5. Keeping people safe and building long term resilience
6. Connection to digital and in-person communities and networks

So, what will you be doing?

1. Initiating meaningful engagement with individuals to successfully achieve their personal goals
2. Working as part of a team to deliver a consistent quality of support
3. Creating opportunities to build and extend relationships with external agencies
4. Managing emergencies appropriately with the support of other colleagues, including the on-call manager
5. Using your own initiative to develop creative solutions in response to the needs of individuals
6. Creating and delivering innovative and fun approaches in which life learning is paramount to the personal development of the client.

You will be part of an organisation that is developing Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) and Trauma Informed Care approaches.

An opportunity that’s right for you

You will be provided with a full induction and personal development plan, including core training such as safeguarding, first aid, and health and safety, with an opportunity to attend other specialist training such as solution-focused techniques and mental health awareness. We also employ people who do not have experience of working in our sector.

We believe in developing each support worker’s strengths, skills and talents. There are opportunities to undertake formal qualifications and to progress and develop at BCHA.

DBS checks are required for roles where you will be working with or have lone contact with Vulnerable Adults and Children.

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

Apply today for an immediate interview.