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Young Peoples Support Worker – Weymouth

The YOU Trust

Weymouth

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 32,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Young Lives Worker in Weymouth, supporting vulnerable young people through safeguarding and welfare initiatives. You will promote engagement in education and employment while aiding young individuals in avoiding homelessness. With a rewarding salary and numerous benefits, this role is perfect for those who are passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time

Enhanced annual leave entitlements

Matched pension scheme contributions

Excellent training and apprenticeship opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing

Access to discounts at popular stores

Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of homelessness legislation.
Experience working with young people required.
Understanding of issues faced by vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

Work within the Ofsted framework and follow reporting requirements.
Help young people avoid eviction and repeat homelessness.
Collaborate with various community service providers.

Skills

Safeguarding

Support Planning

Diversity and Inclusion

Asset-based Assessment

Welfare Benefit Support

Education

Health & Social Care qualification or equivalent to NVWQ level 3

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Client:

The YOU Trust

Location:

Weymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Joining the team as a Young Lives Worker, you will be conversant in the areas of safeguarding for young people.

Location:

Weymouth

Date Posted:

09/09/2024

Typical annual earnings up to £29,813.88 per annum This typically includes 40 hours per week (Mon - Fri) , 16 hours per weekend (every other weekend) plus 4 sleep in shifts per month Please note this will be prorated for part time hours

The appointed Young Lives worker will:

- Work within Ofsted framework following reporting requirements
- Health & Social Care qualification or equivalent to NVWQ level 3 or equivalent work level experience
- In-depth knowledge of asses based assessment, support planning, positive risk management and review
- In-depth knowledge of housing related support
- In-depth knowledge of homelessness legislation
- In-depth knowledge of benefits and maximising income
- Knowledge of safeguarding for children and adults
- Knowledge of diversity and inclusion
- An understanding of the needs and issues of homelessness, vulnerable young people
- Experience of working with young people

The Role

The Support Worker increases the independence and skills of young people, promoting engagement with education and employment through flexible person centered outcome focused support.

The role holder helps young people to avoid eviction and repeat homelessness.

They also develop the capacity of young people to be able to move on to either less intensive housing related support services or more permanent, independent, accommodation at the earliest appropriate opportunity .

The role will involve working closely with other supporting accommodation service providers, community mental health teams, social and private landlords, the police, probation, Youth Offending Teams , the courts, the Department of Work and Pensions, the voluntary sector, local housing authorities, education and training agencies and children’s/adult social care, working within the Ofsted framework.

The post holder will work within the Psychological Informed Environments Framework and ensure all clients can make sustained changes to their lives

About You

Joining the team as a Young Lives Worker, you will be conversant in the areas of safeguarding for young people, welfare benefit support, asset-based assessments and be willing to share your knowledge with colleagues. You will also have a thirst for learning and developing your skills, motivating your clients to do the same!

You will be confident, enthusiastic and innovative in your approach to working with young people. You will also be flexible and able to work on a rota basis, including sleep-in shifts.

Our Benefits

If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:

Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time, including a higher mileage rate for car sharing
Enhanced annual leave entitlements, with the opportunity to buy and sell holiday
Matched pension scheme contributions, plus Death in Service Benefit and salary sacrifice options
Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave
Excellent and professionally certified training, as well as access to fully-funded apprenticeship programmes
Real opportunities to develop in your profession
Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Everything you need to carry out your role free of charge, which may include a mobile phone, safety equipment and other necessary technology, a uniform where applicable, and of course a nice cup of tea or coffee throughout your day
Access to discounts across lots of your favourite stores and online shopping sites, as well as discounted bus travel on the First bus network
A company that is committed to its employees, valuing their knowledge, creativity and flexibility
The chance to work with amazing people

Additional Info

YOU has a strong value base, striving to be person-centred, innovative, trustworthy, can-do and excellent at all times, so it is important that you are as passionate about these principles as we are.

Young Peoples Support Worker – Weymouth

The YOU Trust

Weymouth

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 32,000

Full time

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