Young Persons Support Worker

BRC Jobs; Bangor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

BRC Jobs is seeking a Young Persons Support Worker in Bangor to help young people facing homelessness. The role focuses on building trust, providing emotional support, and contributing to personalised support plans.

You will guide independent living skills, educational opportunities, and tenancy management while working with a dedicated team to ensure a safe, inclusive environment. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Empathy and genuine commitment to helping young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of housing options, local resources, and relevant legislation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with young people and provide emotional support.
• Assist in developing and implementing personalised support plans.
• Offer practical guidance on independent living skills and educational opportunities.
• Collaborate with a team to create a safe and inclusive environment.
• Support with tenancy management and budgeting.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Job description

YOUNG PERSONS SUPPORT WORKER

LOCATION: Bangor

DURATION: Temporary

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people?

As a Young Persons Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing essential support to young people facing homelessness.

Responsibilities include:

• Building trusting relationships with young people and providing emotional support
• Assisting in the development and implementation of personalised support plans
• Offering practical guidance on independent living skills and educational opportunities
• Collaborating with a dedicated team to create a safe and inclusive environment.
• Supporting individuals with tenancy management and budgeting.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate empathy and a genuine commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people.
• They will also hold recent experience in the housing and support sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with clients and agencies.
• Knowledge of housing options, local resources, and relevant legislation.
• Empathy, resilience, and a non-judgmental approach to support vulnerable individuals.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge to progress further within the service and have a truly rewarding future as a support worker! You will benefit from a competitive salary, working under the expert guidance of a long-standing manager, where expect training will be provided.

In addition, this role involves day shifts or sleep in shifts per week where you will find plenty of time for your own personal commitments.