Youth Support Worker (18-25 year olds), Lewisham

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Youth Support Worker to provide vital support to young residents in Lewisham. This role involves balancing hands-on assistance with administrative duties, ensuring residents feel secure and supported. You will play a crucial role in guiding young individuals towards independence while managing complex needs and safeguarding concerns. Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives and making a meaningful impact in the community. If you have a passion for helping others and the skills to navigate challenging situations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible benefits scheme

Healthcare

Dental care

Critical illness cover

Professional development opportunities

Two additional paid volunteering days

Family-friendly policies

Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1

Qualifications

• Experience working with 18-25 year olds.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support and welfare checks for residents.
• Assist residents with benefit applications and coordinate activities.

Skills

Empathy

Listening Skills

Non-judgmental Attitude

Safeguarding Knowledge

Managing Challenging Behaviour

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Job description

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Youth Support Worker (18-25 year olds), Lewisham, London

Client: Peabody

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 34a75570a5d0

Job Views: 10

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description:

Your typical day as a Youth Support Worker (18-25 year olds) will be busy and involve balancing hands-on support for residents, administrative tasks, and collaborating with external services.

The support you provide includes regular welfare checks on residents, considering their support plans and safety assessments, which require ongoing updates.

You will check residents' accommodation for repairs or safety issues and address safeguarding concerns to protect residents from harm, abuse, or neglect.

You will assist residents with benefit applications and coordinate group or one-to-one activities.

Your goal is to guide residents towards securing a place on the housing register or finding suitable rental properties.

You will manage a group of young residents with complex needs, providing practical and emotional support to help them regain independence.

Building consistent, trusting relationships is crucial to ensure residents feel secure and supported.

This role requires empathy, excellent listening skills, a non-judgmental attitude, and the ability to recognize and respond to potential issues. You must work autonomously, navigate, and defuse difficult situations to prevent escalation.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with teenagers aged 18-25 years
• Experience managing challenging behaviour
• Knowledge or experience of safeguarding and trauma-informed principles

If so, this role is perfect for you!

At Peabody, we have several opportunities for a Youth Support Worker (18-25 year olds), Lewisham on a permanent basis at our new schemes in Lewisham.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and subscription to the update service.

You must be able to work shifts between 8AM and 10PM (7.5 hours per day), 37.5 hours per week, including some weekends and bank holidays.

Please note: If appointed, your job title will be Housing Support Worker.

About us:

Peabody started over 160 years ago with a desire to improve the lives of poverty-stricken Londoners. Today, we have 107,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties, supporting around 20,000 customers in care and support. Our mission remains to create homes and communities where people can flourish.

Benefits of working at Peabody include:

• Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental care, critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme, and access to a discount portal
• 4x Life Assurance
• Professional development opportunities through paid apprenticeship programs and qualifications
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Family-friendly policies
• Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1