Young People’s Intensive Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated support worker to provide personalized assistance to young people aged 16-17. The role involves emotional and practical support, helping clients achieve their goals in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in youth support, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage challenging situations. This is a part-time, permanent position with flexible working hours and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee discount scheme

Doctor Care Anywhere

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

30 days holiday

Company sick pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible Working Policy

Comprehensive free training

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience advising and supporting young people.
• Able to manage challenging situations when alone.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive support to young people with complex needs.
• Prepare accurate written and electronic records of support sessions.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

IT Skills

Job description

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Client:

CHS Group

Location:

Wisbech, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Hours: 30 hours per week, over a rota pattern, including evenings and weekends

Salary: £34,909.54 pa FTE equating to £27,927.63 pa for 30 hpw

Permanent/Part-time

Our service provides intensive and highly personalised support to young people aged 16 and 17, who have complex needs and are referred by Cambridgeshire County Council Children and Young People’s Services.

What You’ll do

In this varied role, you will work creatively and holistically, providing the highest quality intensive support so that our young people can develop and achieve their goals and independent living skills, enabling them to move onto more independent living. This will be achieved by providing consistent, committed emotional and practical support, in a welcoming and homely environment, in conjunction with their individual action plans.

You will work closely with other agencies; keywork an allocation of service users and meet with them regularly. This includes coping strategies, maintaining their physical and mental wellbeing, tenancy sustainment, obtaining/maintaining employment, education or training and social activities.

You will also prepare accurate written and electronic records of daily events, support sessions, action plans, Rickter Assessments and support reviews.

About you

• Experience advising and supporting young people.
• Resilient and able to listen carefully and respond appropriately, particularly when our young people are distressed or angry.
• Good communication skills – verbal, written and listening.
• Able to maintain firm boundaries, whilst also working flexibly to meet individual needs.
• Able to work creatively to meet the needs of a diverse range of young people.
• Strong IT and office skills, and the ability to maintain office records and write short reports to a high standard.
• Able to work without close supervision, and to make own decisions and prioritise tasks when necessary.
• Able to manage challenging situations when alone.
• A full UK driving licence, use of a car for work purposes and business insurance is essential.
• Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)
• Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service
• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Company sick pay
• 58p per mile business mileage allowance
• Refer a friend scheme (£250)
• Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible Working Policy
• Full induction
• Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off
• Free DBS (for relevant posts)
• Free onsite/nearby parking

Please note this position is subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure. If you are registered with the online DBS Update Service, this may expedite your application process.

Closing date for applications: midnight Sunday 1 June 2025

Interviews will be held: Monday 9 June 2025