Young Person's Support Worker - Branching Out Newark

Nottingham Community Housing Association; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Young Person's Support Worker to join their supportive team in Newark. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young individuals, helping them navigate challenges and build their confidence. With a focus on strengths-based support, you'll be involved in mentoring and advocating for young people, promoting their independence and well-being. Enjoy a rewarding career in a values-driven organization that prioritizes employee well-being and offers generous benefits. If you have a passion for social care and a desire to positively impact your community, this role is for you.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Free healthcare cash plan

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Free training and development

Company social events

Access to cycle to work scheme

Discounted bus pass schemes

Free DBS checks

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, especially in social care.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to express themselves and make informed choices.
• Implement individual care and support plans with risk assessments.

Skills

Experience working with Young People

Understanding of childhood trauma

Advocacy skills

Resilience

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

Young Person's Support Worker - Branching Out Newark

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Salary: £24,030 - £24,513 per annum

Location: Newark

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 31st May 2025

This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Interviews are being hold on an ongoing basis

Do you want to get into the world of social care with a reputable, values-based organisation? Would you like to make a real difference in the community?

Would You Like To Work For a Company Who

• Has official “Great Places to Work” endorsement?
• Who will offer you enhanced annual leave?
• Has a standard shorter than average working week for the same money?
• Who truly invests in their colleague’s wellbeing (not just free fruit)?
  
  

Yes? Then please read on …

Here at NCHA we have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and supportive team at Branching Out Newark as a Young Person’s Support Worker. You’ll be able to develop your skills and experience with us as we provide all the training you need to excel in the role.

The Role

Branching Out Newark, commissioned by Nottingham County Council, offers a quality strengths-based support service which aims to build the skills, confidence and independence of the young people who come through our doors.

Branching Out needs motivated Support Workers to encourage our young people to be the best version of themselves. Being a young person is tough, help us mentor and lead future generations.

You must be willing and able to work and travel to both of our locations in Newark.

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

The Role Will Include But Is Not Limited To

• Supporting service users/tenants to express themselves and make informed choices and decisions about their lives in a way that respects their dignity and rights.
• Devise and implement individual care and/or support plans with risk assessments that are not risk averse. These may include one or more of the following examples:
• Supporting service users to live as independently as possible
• Accessing work, education or training
• Enjoying leisure time, activities and cultural beliefs in the community
• Key work named service users
• Assist in the delivery of support to service users who may present behavioural 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 previous experience working with Young People? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect role for you.

We are looking for individuals with previous experience of working with Young People and who have an understanding of the challenges young people face, childhood trauma and its effects. If you've worked as a teaching assistant, youth worker or even volunteered with Young People, we want to hear from you.

Our team play a critical role in advocating for our tenants. From liaising with agencies to help them access permanent accommodation to supporting them to access education or employment training, Branching Out do it all. This includes advocating for them in meetings with services.

Change can sometimes be hard so you could face behaviours that challenge, your patient and assertive nature will make sure this doesn’t escalate and make sure there are positive outcomes consistently.

There’s still time for fun though, as you will also support and encourage activities such as sports, crafts, and social events.

Working Hours

Working on a rota basis means you will need to be flexible over a 7 day rota. Our service operates 24/7, however day shifts are either 08:00 – 15:30 or 14:30 – 22:00. There will be the option to pick up nights on occasion, for which our night enhancement rates will apply.

NCHA was officially ranked as one of the UK’s best places to work? This year, we are very proud to have ranked as the 41st UK’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work UK.

All successful candidates will be required to take a work-related test prior to the interview.

Useful Top Tips

• You will need to attach a CV in order to apply for this role.
• All correspondence will be via your registered email address.
• View the full Role Profile in the document tab at the top of the page and refer to the Person Specification section of the Role Profile to complete your application – show us why you are suitable!
• For more information about NCHA, please refer to the attached ‘Helping Our Customers’– get a better idea of what we do across the organisation!
  
  

To apply,

Click the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note that we are not currently offering visa sponsorship.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.

The Company

We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We’ve been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Read our story to find out more about us.

Some Benefits

Wellbeing

plan

NCHA

pension

Free DBS

checks

£250 referral bonus

Generous annual

leave

Free healthcare

cash plan

Company social

events

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay

Free training and development

Access to cycle to work and discounted bus pass schemes

Documents

Helping Our Customers - DownloadEquality Diversity and Inclusion Strategy - DownloadRole Profile - Download

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