YOUNG PERSONS RESETTLEMENT OFFICER (SUPPORT WORKER)
“Supporting young people in supported accommodation”
Fixed Term – Maternity Cover
37 hours per week as part of a planned rota, plus regular sleep-in’s (approx 7 per month at the current rate of £43.12 per sleep)
Basic Salary: Scale 6: £32,061 - £33,699 per annum*
*With the ability to earn an additional £5,000 per annum approximately on top of the basic salary through additional/enhanced payments for working rota’d sleep-in’s, weekend and bank holiday working over a year
We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team in Blackpool on a fixed term basis, helping to improve the life chances of vulnerable young people. This role involves providing essential staff coverage at our 24-hour Ofsted registered supported accommodation home, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for those in need.
Typical day as a Young Persons Resettlement Officer (Support Worker)
• You will manage the day to day running of the house and support young people to reach their full potential through inspiring, motivating and positively influencing them to prosper in the community in which they will live.
• You will provide support to empower young people to maintain their accommodation and learn a variety of life skills, including cooking and money management to enhance their future prospects.
• You will encourage our young people into further education, training and employment, to set clear goals and encouraging their participation in meaningful activities, developing links with statutory and community services.
• Ensure the safety and security of the building, carrying out regular Health and Safety checks, room checks, assisting with fire risk assessments and ensuring all repairs are completed within timescales.
• You will be identifying and dealing with safeguarding concerns.
• Carryout a thorough risk assessment making further enquires by liaising with other professionals and identifying control measures to reduce and manage risk.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a confident manner and will have the ability to remain calm under pressure. You will have demonstrable experience of working with young people with a range of support needs. Knowledge of young people’s rights and a clear understanding of professional boundaries is essential.
You must have 3 GCSE’s (or equivalent) to include Maths and English. Travel across both site maybe required as service needs dictate so flexibility is required.
A Level 3 Diploma Qualification in Children and Young People’s workforce is desirable but not essential for this role.
For effective service delivery in the 24-hour, 7 day a week provision, the successful candidate will be required to cover regular sleep-in duties, evening, weekend and bank holiday working, so flexibility is essential.
Any offer of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as a CRB check).
How to apply
This is a great time to join an ambitious, thriving and expanding organisation. If you like what you’ve read and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team then take action – apply now!
For further information about this position, please contact Dionne Nicholson, Resettlement Manager at dionne.nicholson@bch.co.uk.
To apply, please visit our website https://www.bch.co.uk/work-with-us to complete an online application, where a full job outline and person specification are available.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27th August 2025 at 12pm*
Interview date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
*BCH reserves the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received to progress to interview. Therefore, applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
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