Youth Support Worker (Part-Time) – Sleep-In Shifts

Peabody; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Flexible benefits including healthcare

4x Life Assurance

Up to 10% pension contribution

Professional development funding

Two paid volunteering days per year

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a part-time Support Worker for Young Persons to help 16–25 year olds develop life skills and resilience in supported housing in Hertfordshire. You’ll conduct needs and risk assessments, create and review support plans, and assist with daily living activities, while promoting safety and independence.

You will collaborate with colleagues and external partners, maintain records, and participate in safeguarding and equality initiatives in line with Peabody’s values.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable people in the community or a supported living environment, either professionally or through volunteering.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with young people and external partners
• A compassionate, empathetic approach with a genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives
• Confidence to work independently (including lone working) and collaboratively as part of a team
• Good IT literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office and data entry systems
• A driving licence and your own vehicle, as this role will involve some travelling between schemes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people in supported housing.
• Conduct needs and risk assessments, develop and review support plans, and assist with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and managing finances.
• Work with individuals to build confidence, life skills and personal goals, and help access community resources and housing options.
• Liaise with external agencies, attend team meetings and training, and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

Independence

IT literacy

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peabody is seeking a part-time Support Worker for Young Persons to help 16–25 year olds develop life skills and resilience in supported housing in Hertfordshire. You’ll conduct needs and risk assessments, create and review support plans, and assist with daily living activities, while promoting safety and independence.

You will collaborate with colleagues and external partners, maintain records, and participate in safeguarding and equality initiatives in line with Peabody’s values.