Support Worker - Young Persons

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Healthcare & discounts

Life Assurance 4x

Pension 10%

Professional development

Volunteering days

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a Support Worker for Young People’s Services in Stevenage to empower 16-25 year-olds to live independently. You will deliver person-centred support, assess needs, and help with daily living skills while coordinating with external agencies to secure housing options and educational opportunities.

The role involves safeguarding, teamwork, and a commitment to Peabody’s values, including diversity and inclusion. Sleep-in shifts may apply with enhanced pay.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable people in the community or supported living.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with young people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people in supported housing.
• Conduct needs and risk assessments, develop and review support plans.
• Assist with daily living skills (cooking, cleaning, budgeting).
• Liaise with external agencies and attend meetings; ensure accurate records.

Skills

Vulnerable people experience

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Independent & team work

IT literacy

Driving licence

Job description

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Support Worker - Young Persons

Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/19331/1370

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Our Vacancy

As a Support Worker within Peabody’s Young People’s Services, you will support young people aged 16-25 to develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to live independently. Working with young people who may have experienced homelessness, social exclusion, mental health challenges or other barriers, you will provide person-centred support that helps them achieve their goals, improve their wellbeing, and access opportunities in education, training and employment. Your role will make a real difference, empowering young people to build positive futures and thrive in their communities.

What you’ll do
In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people in supported housing. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include conducting needs and risk assessments, developing and reviewing support plans, and offering practical assistance with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and managing finances. You will work closely with each individual to help them build confidence, develop life skills, and work towards their personal goals. You’ll also support them in accessing community resources, sustaining their housing, and exploring future housing options. Your role will involve liaising with external agencies, attending team meetings and training, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. You’ll be a key part of a collaborative team, committed to safeguarding, promoting equality, and delivering excellent service in line with Peabody’s values and policies.
What you’ll need

• Experience supporting vulnerable people in the community or a supported living environment, either professionally or through volunteering.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with young people and external partners
• A compassionate, empathetic approach with a genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives
• Confidence to work independently (including lone working) and collaboratively as part of a team
• Good IT literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office and data entry systems
• A driving licence and your own vehicle, as this role will involve some travelling between schemes.

Why join us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What You’ll Get 25 days’ annual leave
Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discounts.
4x Life Assurance and up to 10% pension contribution.
Professional development, including funded apprenticeships.
Two paid volunteering days each year.

Family-friendly policies and asupportive team culture.

Please read before applying

This role includes sleep-in shifts with an additional £73.89 per sleep-in shift.

Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so you might hear from us before the closing date, keep an eye on your inbox and your phone!
Interviews are scheduled to take place in person in Stevenage no later then 2nd October. Please note that each interview will last approximately two hours.
If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, [e-mail]