Young People Support Worker (x 2)

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

Job summary

Join a leading youth homelessness charity as a Young People Support Worker in Bromley. You'll support young people towards independence, managing a caseload while ensuring their safety and wellbeing. This full-time role offers a comprehensive training package and various benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Flexible working model

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount vouchers

Death in service benefit

Legal Advice line

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or vulnerable groups.
• Understanding of risk assessment and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver individual support plans for young people.
• Conduct regular assessments and facilitate group activities.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Teamwork

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

• Location: Bromley, Greater London, United Kingdom

Join one of the UK’s leading youth homelessness charities as a Young People Support Worker and support young people on their journey to independence and resilience.

Position: Young People Support Worker (x 2)
Salary: £27,636 per annum plus pension and benefits
Location: Bromley, London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (includes evenings and weekends)
Closing Date: Sunday 25th May, 2025

About the Role:

As a Young People Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported or community based accommodation. The aim of which is to ensure that every client leaves the service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives. Working under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.

In accommodation based services 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.

Where the client lives in the community you will ensure that their tenancy is not at risk and that they have the skills and resources to manage and maintain their accommodation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and deliver individual support plans for young people
• Conduct regular assessments and facilitate group activities to build resilience
• Liaise with external agencies and ensure safeguarding protocols are followed
• Support young people in accessing education, training, and employment opportunities
• Work closely with volunteers to enrich the support programme

About You:

You will be passionate about supporting young people and have experience working with those facing homelessness, mental health issues, or who are care leavers. Your understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding, and support planning enables you to create effective, personalised support pathways. You’re a proactive, flexible team player, willing to work variable hours to meet the needs of clients.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with young people or vulnerable groups
• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people at risk of homelessness
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk assessment
• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

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 is dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people and adults at risk of homelessness. With services from Newcastle to London, they focus on prevention, resilience, and providing opportunities for a brighter future. Guided by Vincentian values, they aim to empower individuals to become self-sufficient and confident. Join the team and be a part of the mission to create lasting change.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Homelessness Support Worker, Youth Support Worker. Supported Housing Officer, Young People’s Case Worker, Community Outreach Worker, Case Manager, Housing Case Worker, etc. #INDSCP