Location: Cambridge, England (Travel required to all Baca Services locations)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,754 - £28,454 per annum FTE plus Cambridge living allowance of £2301 per annum.
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people seeking safety and a fresh start?
Join Baca, a dedicated organisation supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children aged 1618. Were looking for a compassionate, proactive, and resilient Support Worker to help young people rebuild their lives with dignity, hope, and purpose.
What Youll Do
As a Support Worker, youll provide holistic, therapeutic support to young people transitioning to adulthood. Your role will include:
Supporting physical and emotional wellbeing
Encouraging engagement in education, employment, and training
Promoting social inclusion and personal safety
Teaching essential life skills like cooking, budgeting, and cleaning
Building trusted relationships and being a positive role model
Collaborating with social workers, volunteers, and external agencies
Maintaining accurate records and contributing to support plans
What Were Looking For
Were seeking someone who is:
Empathetic and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting young asylum seekers
Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities
A strong communicator, both written and verbal
A team player, who thrives in a diverse, multicultural environment
Flexible, with the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
Essential Requirements
Alignment with Bacas values and mission.
Experience working with young people (1:1 and group settings)
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Enhanced DBS check (required)
Desirable
Experience working with unaccompanied asylum seekers or trafficked young people
Knowledge of asylum processes and trafficking risks
Experience working cross-culturally and with statutory agencies
Why Join Baca?
At Baca, youll be part of a passionate team committed to empowering young people to thrive. We offer:
A supportive and inclusive work culture
Ongoing training and development
Opportunities to make a lasting impact
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Please note we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. We are not on the Home Office list. Further information about the role, competencies and experience can be found on our website.
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