Support Worker YP

People Potential Possibilities; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Mental health wellbeing

EDI focus

Paycare health plan

Employee assistance

Bike2Work

Discounts

Rewards program

Personal development

Volunteering

Sickness pay

Earning potential

Equipment provision

Job summary

People Potential Possibilities (P3 Charity) in Uxbridge, London, is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our 24-hour accommodation-based service. The role involves delivering housing-related support to young people experiencing homelessness and includes shift patterns on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

As a keyworker you will design personalised plans, listen with empathy, promote healthy lifestyles and help individuals build skills for independent living, in partnership with local

Responsibilities

• Provide housing related support to young people experiencing homelessness.
• Act as a keyworker; create personalised plans in partnership with each person and help develop independent living skills.

Job description

Hours: 26.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Thursday & Friday 12:15 to 20:15 Saturday 7:45 to 20:15

Work Base: Office based with travel

Are you ready to make a real impact on the lives of people living in our accommodation? Are you a compassionate and motivated individual? We have an exciting opportunity join our brilliant team of Support Workers. If you are self-motivated and enjoy a challenge where no two days are the same, then this role is for you!

As a Support Worker, you will be working in our 24-hour accommodation-based service in Uxbridge, providing housing related support to young people who are experiencing homelessness, transitioning from social care and much more.

Acting as a keyworker, you will create a personalised plan in partnership with each person, ensure they feel heard and respected every step of the way, encourage positive and healthy lifestyles and assist individuals to develop skills for independent living. Working closely with our partners within the borough you will take a multi-agency approach to reach positive outcomes for individuals and provide intensive, compassionate support that reflects our organisational values and commitment to empowering people to build a better future.

Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure and Barring Services, paid for by P3

P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.

P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.

P3 have committed to achieving 'Net Zero' Carbon emissions by 2050. Our Carbon Reduction Plan is available via the P3 website.

In partnership with Treeapp, for every new employee, we plant a tree at one of their planting sites worldwide.

Our Charity

Established in 1972, P3 Charity is a modern, forward-thinking organisation providing support services to people facing social exclusion across the UK.

We offer a wide range of services, including homelessness prevention, supported housing, mental health support, community advice, hoarding support and services for young people.

We're a person-centred organisation who works alongside people to improve lives. We do this by strengthening communities, unlocking potential and creating new possibilities. We tackle challenges others won't and we go the extra mile. We believe in collaboration - both within our teams and with the local community - to achieve the best outcomes. Our values-driven approach means we recruit for values and train for skills.

What We Offer

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement - 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.
• Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing - people are at the heart of what we do; you'll also have access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions.
• EDI Focus - an opportunity to join other colleagues to raise awareness and steer initiatives, contributing to our inclusive culture.
• Paycare Health Cash Plan - you can claim back costs for a wide range of everyday health expenses, including optical, dental, physiotherapy, and more, within an annual limit.
• Employee Assistance Program - access to 24/7 GP appointments, 1-1 counselling and health assessments.
• Bike2Work Scheme - the Bike2Work Scheme is part of the Government's Green Transport Plan, designed to encourage healthier, more sustainable travel.
• Discounts - access to Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good.
• Reward and Recognition - such as team away days, P3's Annual conference and Colleague Awards Ceremony.
• Personal Development Opportunities - including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more.
• Colleague Volunteering Programme -one day paid leave per year to volunteer in the community
• Enhanced Sickness Pay - based on your length of service.
• Earning Potential - optional overtime and refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Additional Equipment Provision - some employees may be provided with additional equipment including workwear, tools and use of a company van or car.