Young Person's Support Worker - Branching Out Newark

TN United Kingdom; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Young Person's Support Worker to join their team in Newark-on-Trent. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people by fostering their independence, confidence, and skills. With flexible working hours and a supportive environment, you will mentor young individuals through their challenges, ensuring they have the resources to thrive. The organization values its employees, offering enhanced leave and a focus on well-being, making it a great place to build your career in social care.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Shorter working week for the same pay

Focus on colleague wellbeing

Official 'Great Places to Work' endorsement

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and understanding trauma effects.
• Relevant roles include teaching assistant, youth worker, or volunteer.

Responsibilities

• Support young people's independence and education.
• Develop and implement support plans with risk assessments.
• Assist with behavioral challenges and key working.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Understanding childhood trauma

Patience

Assertiveness

Education

Relevant experience (e.g., teaching assistant, youth worker)

Job description

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Young Person's Support Worker - Branching Out Newark, Newark-on-Trent

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Client:

Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd

Location:

Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Interviews are being held on an ongoing basis.

Do you want to work in social care with a reputable, values-based organization? Would you like to make a real difference in the community?

We offer:

• Official “Great Places to Work” endorsement
• Enhanced annual leave
• Shorter working week for the same pay
• Focus on colleague wellbeing

Join NCHA as a Young Person’s Support Worker at Branching Out Newark. We provide training to help you succeed.

The Role

Branching Out Newark, commissioned by Nottingham County Council, offers a support service to build skills, confidence, and independence in young people.

We need motivated Support Workers to mentor young people, helping them to be their best. Work involves supporting young people's independence, education, leisure, and behavioral challenges.

You must be willing to work and travel between:

• Kings Road (NG24 1EW)
• Orchard Way (NG24 3LU)

The role includes:

• Supporting service users to express themselves and make informed choices
• Developing and implementing support plans with risk assessments
• Supporting independent living, education, and community activities
• Key working with designated service users
• Assisting with behavioral challenges

“Helping a person see their life change and playing a part in that progress is so rewarding” - NCHA colleague.

What we are looking for

Are you confident and resilient with experience working with young people? If yes, this role is for you.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people, understanding childhood trauma and its effects. Previous roles like teaching assistant, youth worker, or volunteer are relevant.

Our team advocates for tenants, liaising with agencies, supporting access to housing, education, and employment, and advocating in meetings.

Patience and assertiveness are essential, especially when managing challenging behaviors. You will also support activities like sports, crafts, and social events.

Working Hours

Flexible, rota-based shifts including 24/7 coverage. Day shifts are 08:00–15:30 or 14:30–22:00, with occasional night shifts with enhancement rates.

NCHA was ranked as one of the UK’s best workplaces, 41st this year by Great Place to Work UK.

All candidates must complete a work-related test before the interview.

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