Support Worker - Young Persons

Peabody; Watford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits including healthcare

Pension contribution 10%

Life assurance 4x

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Peabody is hiring a Support Worker for our Young People’s Service, helping 18-24-year-olds including those leaving care or experiences of homelessness. This is a semi-independent housing setting with guidance rather than personal care, aimed at building confidence, life skills and moving toward independent living.

You’ll join a team, manage support plans, risk assessments and reviews, and support budgeting and tenancy tasks while promoting engagement with education and services.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required.
• Be able to work with 18–24 year olds in a semi-independent housing setting.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to achieve their goals and live independently.
• Complete support plans, risk assessments and regular reviews.
• Help with budgeting, cooking, cleaning and tenancy management.
• Encourage engagement with education, employment, training and community services.
• Work with external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for young people.
• Keep accurate records and maintain safeguarding standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a supportive team.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Our Vacancy

Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Enhanced DBS required

Make a Difference Every Day

We're looking for a Support Worker to join our Young People's Service, supporting 18-24-year-olds, including young people leaving care and those who have experienced homelessness.

This is a semi-independent housing service, meaning you'll provide support and guidance rather than personal care.

You’ll help young people build confidence, develop life skills, and move towards independent living, making a real difference to their future.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting young people to achieve their goals and live independently
• Completing support plans, risk assessments, and regular reviews
• Helping with everyday life skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and managing a tenancy
• Encouraging engagement with education, employment, training, and community services
• Working with external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for young people
• Keeping accurate records and maintaining safeguarding standards
• Working both independently and as part of a supportive team

Why Join Peabody?

At Peabody, our values guide everything we do: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.

You’ll Receive

• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental cover, and retail discounts
• Up to 10% pension contribution and 4x life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities, including funded apprenticeships

Shift Pattern

This Role Works On a 2-week Rolling Rota, Including

• Weekday shifts
• Approximately one weekend shift per week
• Some Bank Holiday working
• No sleep-ins required

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Full driving licence preferred but not essential
• Travel to training in Houghton Regis and occasionally other Hertfordshire locations will be required

For any further questions, please contact Charlene Moore, Talent Specialist at [e-mail].