1st Choice Housing Solutions is committed to providing a safe and secure environment and to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people. We are committed to ensuring our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.
Are you looking to take the next step in your career? We are hiring Support Workers for our Supported Living services in West Yorkshire.
*Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle is preferred for this role.*
At 1st Choice Housing Solutions, we are looking for support staff to join our team on a part-time or full-time basis to support Young People in Supported Accommodation within West Yorkshire (Bradford, Shipley, Keighley and Halifax).
We offer support to care leavers and unaccompanied Asylum seeker children (UASC), your role is to help prepare them for independence.We want to ensure the best experience of transition to adulthood, to empower young people to become as independent, self-reliant and confident as possible.
We have the below vacancies:
* Full-time/Part-time Support Worker- Providing support within semi-independent supported living accommodation.
Responsibilities
As a Support Worker for Young People, your main duties may include but are not limited to:
· Assist and support young people to develop their independent living skills e.g., budgeting, shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, bills, preparing CVs for job applications, and more.
· Uphold duty of care and Safeguarding, as a trusted member of staff, you will be expected to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety and well-being of young people. All employees have a duty to keep young people safe and to protect them from any type of harm and/or abuse.
· Collaborate directly with social workers and other health professionals to ensure comprehensive support for young individuals.
· Engage with organisations and community services to help young people access a range of services, including health, education, employment, advocacy, and training opportunities
· Provide personalised and high-quality support to meet the individual needs of young people, including social, cultural, emotional, and physical needs.
What we're looking for from you
As a Support Worker, it is desired that you have:
· NVQ Level 3 qualification relevant to working with young people
· Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner
· Social work qualifications or equivalent are also valued
· Experience with working with Children and Young people
Benefits and Compensation
· Free Enhanced DBS- In line with our Safer Recruitment policy, this post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and a minimum of two suitable references. Due to the nature of our work, applicants are advised that all cautions and convictions (other than those that are protected) must be disclosed under the Exceptions Order (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975).
· Continuous Professional development - We provide funding to support all staff in gaining a minimum of their Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Diploma.
· Career Progression – Opportunities to work towards Senior Support Worker, and House Lead.
· Employee Rewards Scheme – The opportunity for 2 exceptionally voted staff members to win a £50 Voucher award, monthly.
· Opportunities for paid overtime.
· Paid training days
· Casual Dress Code – the ability to dress professionally, but comfortably.
·Access to BrightExchange – An online platform with 100's of exclusive discounts including Transport, Hospitality, Makeup/Skincare, and many more.
· Access to Bright Employee Assistance Programme – A confidential 24/7, 365 days a week helpline with experienced in-house counsellors, available for staff and immediate family members.
Our Promise
All actions taken by 1st Choice Housing Solutions aim to promote an equal and inclusive workplace, reflective of our policies and best practices. In line with The Equality Act 2010, employment outcomes are based on business needs at the moment of advertisement, considering specific job requirements in line with individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Applicants who meet the criteria at this stage will be sent an application pack which consists of an application form, health declaration form, equal opportunities monitoring form, role profile, job description and person specification. As standard practice, we conduct face-to-face interviews with individuals who will be working with young people.
Closing date for this role will be 14/07/2025
Interviews will commence from 21/07/2025
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.72-£14.81 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Support Work: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person