Young People Support Worker

Depaul UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a compassionate Young People Support Worker to join their team in Brixton. This role involves delivering essential support services to vulnerable young people facing homelessness. You will work closely with clients, helping them navigate their challenges and achieve independence through tailored support plans. With a focus on collaboration and professional integrity, you will contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for clients. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while benefiting from comprehensive training and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive training package

Flexible working model

26 days annual leave

Family-friendly leave policies

Employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount vouchers

Cash benefit plan

Death in service benefit

Legal Advice line

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients facing mental health and addiction issues.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships and boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized support to young people experiencing homelessness.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop outcomes-based support plans.
• Collaborate with external agencies to facilitate client access to services.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Risk Assessment

Support Planning

Collaboration with Agencies

Professional Boundaries

Literacy and IT Skills

Job description

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We have a new role available for a Young People Support Worker to work as part of a team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in the London Borough of Lambeth.

Position: Young People Support Worker

Location: Brixton

Contract: Full time, permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £27,636 Per Annum plus pension and other benefits

Closing Date: 18th of May 2025

About The Role

As Young People Support Worker you will be working alongside support team to provide accommodation and support services for young people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping. You will be responsible for all aspects of the support planning, risk assessment and move-on for a small caseload of 4-5 residents, addressing their physical, emotional, social and behavioural needs and helping them progress towards independence.

Working under the direction, guidance and support of your line manager, you will be responsible for a small caseload of complex needs clients, as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.

You will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures as needed.
• Act as key worker for a caseload of clients, leading on risk and needs assessments and SMART, outcomes-based support plans.
• Provide personalised, flexible, and creative support, involving clients in decision-making and encouraging participation in activities.
• Collaborate with external agencies to support clients, adhering to data protection and information sharing protocols.
• Support clients to access Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteering opportunities aligned with their goals and aspirations.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, including preparing accommodation for new clients and supporting their transition.
• Assist in coordinating and supporting volunteers and promoting client involvement initiatives and residents' meetings.
• Maintain clear, accurate records and participate in team rotas, including evenings and weekends, carrying out additional duties as required.
  
  

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

• Experience of working with clients with mental health and or drug/alcohol dependency issues.
• Ability to work with clients whose behaviour may be personally challenging.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and boundaries with clients.
• Experience working in partnership with multi agency teams, including social workers, immigration and mental health professionals.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and health and safety procedures.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, IT skills, and commitment to diversity, equality, and professional integrity.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively, and reflect on practices for continuous development.
  
  

In Return For Working Here, You Will Receive

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
• Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
• Death in service (4x Base salary)
• Legal Advice line
  
  

About The Organisation

The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Wellbeing Worker etc. #INDSCP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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