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Youth Support Worker

Horizon Care & Education

Peterborough

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 28,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is looking for compassionate Support Workers to join their dedicated team in Peterborough. This role involves working with young people, including unaccompanied asylum seekers, to help them transition to independent living. The ideal candidate will be practical, flexible, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the community. If you are eager to empower young people and contribute to their future, this role could be your next great adventure.

Christmas bonus

Blue Light Card

Colleague referral scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Option to buy and sell annual leave

Tastecard for savings

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive induction programme

Employee assistance programme

Must have a Full UK driving licence.
Experience with young people or in support roles is beneficial.

Support unaccompanied asylum seeking children and care leavers.
Help young people develop skills for independent living.

Practical problem-solving

Flexibility

Empathy

Communication

No formal education required

Role: Support Worker

Salary: £23,400 plus £900 car allowance, mileage and on-call allowance

Hours: Full time/part time flexible working available across 7 days with on-call and occasional weekends/sleep-ins.

Location: Peterborough

Please note you will need a Full UK driving licence for the role.

Horizon Care have an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our fantastic team.

Our Supported Accommodation division provides support to Young People from the age of 16 to get ready to live independently. If you think you have transferable skills and the drive to help young people fulfil their potential, then we would love to hear from you.
Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

About the role:
As a Support Worker, you will be working with unaccompanied asylum seeking children and care leavers to live independently. Support workers come from different backgrounds and often have experience and skills gained in a variety of roles and environments. You must be practical, flexible, and able to respond to a variety of situations. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team.

How you'll be rewarded:

Real Living Wage employer
Competitive pay rates
Christmas bonus
Blue Light Card
Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!*
Financial wellbeing service
Life Assurance
Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
Employee assistance programme
Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
Supportive management and senior leaders.
High quality CPD opportunities.
Free eye checks.