Trainee Practitioners - Young People Support Worker - TW1

Visionary Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity is hiring a part-time Support Worker in Twickenham, focusing on working with young people aged 16-24. The role involves ensuring safety, providing support, and fostering relationships. Comprehensive training will be offered, and there are opportunities for salary progression based on performance.

Benefits

Competitive pay and reward structure

4 weeks full induction and training program (paid)

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discount shopping scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to working with young people.
• Understanding of challenges facing youth.
• Effective coping strategies for challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of residents while providing support.
• Liaise with other professionals and complete support documents.
• Develop authentic relationships with young people.

Skills

Commitment to supporting young people

Understanding of issues facing young people

Ability to cope with challenging behavior

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,480 rising to £27,144 upon successful completion of mandatory training.

Location:Twickenham (TW1)

Closest station is Richmond- District Line (London Underground), Mildmay Line (London Overground) and South Western Railway (SWR) - 10 mins from Clapham Jct | 20 mins from Waterloo.

If you are looking for afulfilling and rewarding careerwhereno two days are the same,this might be the job for you!

The only thing you need is apassion for making a difference. We don't require previous care experience as we provide all thetraining and supportyou need to excel in your role.

About The Role

As aSupport Workerin a Semi-Independent Home, you will have the opportunity of developing authentic relationships with our young people (aged 16 24 years old), you will also have responsibility for making sure our residents are safe, providing support, liaison with other professionals and completion of support documents to record information.

Working Hours

Our Young People need care 24/7 so we have fixed rotas.

For this position; shifts are 10 hours from 12:00 - 22:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, you will be working 20 hours a week.

There is always the possibility to do overtime if you need a bit extra, this is paid time and half; same as bank holidays.

What You Need To Bring To This Role

• Genuine commitment to working and supporting Young People to achieve their full potential.
• An understanding of the issues facing young people.
• The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour.
• Good communication and team working skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
  
  

What You Should Expect From Us

• Salary:£25,480 rising to £27,144 upon successful completion of mandatory training.
• 4 weeks full induction and training program (paid).
• Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
• Tailored career development plan through ourSt Christophers Academy.
• Join an experienced and dedicated team who have worked together for 3+ years and will offer you a fun, open, honest culture & a friendly working environment.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, childrens right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
• UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
• BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary funded training programs.
• Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
  
  

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people.We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

Recruitment Process

In order for your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.

Job Description And Person Specification- Please Visit Our Website

At St Christophers we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Once application has been submitted, candidates will require to complete an online situational test which will inform the shortlisting process. Unsuccessful candidates will be communicated the outcome via email.

Closing date:Monday 30th June 2025

First stage interview:Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout June & July 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an individual interview. The interview will be face to face at our offices in Putney.

Second stage interview:Successful candidates will then attend the second stage at their preferred location.

Please Note

• This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement.
• It is illegal to applyfor any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.
• All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit aSelf-Declaration and Disclosureform which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
  
  

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