Youth Support Worker - Empower 18-25 to Thrive

Gloucester City Homes Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester City Homes Limited is recruiting a Support Worker for Young People at Hewmar House, our new Young Persons Supported Accommodation scheme. The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours weekly), with a 7-day rota and weekend work. Salary is £27,128.40 per annum.

Hours are 7:45am–10:00pm, no night work, and candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time. The scheme operates 24/7 staffing, but this role doesn't include personal care duties.

Qualifications

• GCSE/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in relevant subjects or CPD/training in housing/support.
• Proactive with a caseload of young people with multiple needs to enable independent living.
• Experience handling difficult client situations while meeting needs/wishes.
• IT systems use (PCs, mobile devices, PDA) to gather/store/process information.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with customer focus.
• Ability to provide accurate information and support on a broad range of topics.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one key work sessions, groupwork and activities.
• Provide tailored solutions to meet residents' needs, wishes and aspirations.
• Support residents to pursue employment, volunteering and training.
• Encourage personal development and build community networks.
• Role excludes personal care or medical/physical support duties.

Skills

GCSE/NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

IT systems proficiency

Strong communication skills

Caseload management

Equality & inclusion awareness

Education

GCSE/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Gloucester City Homes Limited is recruiting a Support Worker for Young People at Hewmar House, our new Young Persons Supported Accommodation scheme. The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours weekly), with a 7-day rota and weekend work. Salary is £27,128.40 per annum.

Hours are 7:45am–10:00pm, no night work, and candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time. The scheme operates 24/7 staffing, but this role doesn't include personal care duties.