Support Worker - Accommodation

Support Worker - Supported Accommodation (16-25yr olds) Company:

Company:
Caring for Communities and People

Salary: £27,4525 per year based on full-time 39.375 hours per week

Do you want to make a difference in young people's lives?

Do you have experience in supporting young people, or are you looking to start a career in support work?

We may have just the role for you! Come and join a charity focused on people rather than profit.

We are recruiting for aSupport Worker to join our Accommodation Based Services Team, supporting young people aged 16-25 in our

homes across

Gloucestershire and the Forest of Dean.

Our goal is to upskill young people living in our properties to be able to confidently live on their own, manage their life and

tenancies, and achieve an independent move on.

You'll be providing practical and emotional support to individuals living in our properties, and helping to promote a greater

level of independence, whilst being part of a team committed to creating and upholding positive change.

The role is full-time (39.375 hours per week) on a rota basis, including alternate weekends, based at our property in Stroud.

Part-time and bank hours are also available.

• Provide guidance and support to enable young people to live independently
• Promote the rights and interests of the young people
• Protect them from danger, harm or abuse
• Liaise with other professionals and stakeholders, both internal and external
• Help them with life skills such as budgeting, accessing relevant agencies, cookery and so much more!

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be patient, kind, resilient and professional, with a calm and caring approach.

You’ll receive comprehensive training to ensure you are able to deliver support in a trauma informed way.

Whilst the role can be challenging at times, the rewards are incredible. You will see how your advice, knowledge and guidance can

have a tangible, positive impact on the young people's lives.

If you don’t tick every single box but feel passionate about this role, we still encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who

we need!

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including an interview),

please contact us so we can let you know how we can support you.

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual

orientation. We are facing diverse problems, and we need diverse people to tackle them.

Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to

addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about

the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over

the years, we’ve consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South

Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
• Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)
• Life Assurance cover(3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)
• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
• Option to join various groups, including Proud2
  
  Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.

(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers)

We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:

Show gratitude and appreciation of others.

Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.

Integrity is everything.

Reflect and learn.

Takeyour best self wherever you go.

Position:

Support Worker (Job )

Hours:

Full-time is 39.375 hours a week. Shifts are on a rota basis including alternate…