Job Description
Young People Support Worker\n\nWe have a new role available for a Young People Support Worker to work as part of a team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in the Brixton.\n\nPosition: Young People Support Worker\n\nLocation: Brixton, London\n\nContract: Full time, permanent\n\nHours: 37.5 hours a week\n\nSalary: £27,636 Per Annum plus pension and other benefits\n\nClosing Date: 18th of May 2025\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAs Young People Support Worker you will be working alongside support team to provide accommodation and support services for young people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping. You will be responsible for all aspects of the support planning, risk assessment and move-on for a small caseload of 4-5 residents, addressing their physical, emotional, social and behavioural needs and helping them progress towards independence.\n\nWorking under the direction, guidance and support of your line manager, you will be responsible for a small caseload of complex needs clients, as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.\n\nYou will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nEnsure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures as needed.\nAct as key worker for a caseload of clients, leading on risk and needs assessments and SMART, outcomes-based support plans.\nProvide personalised, flexible, and creative support, involving clients in decision-making and encouraging participation in activities.\nCollaborate with external agencies to support clients, adhering to data protection and information sharing protocols.\nSupport clients to access Education, Training, Employment, and Volunteering opportunities aligned with their goals and aspirations.\nContribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, including preparing accommodation for new clients and supporting their transition.\nAssist in coordinating and supporting volunteers and promoting client involvement initiatives and residents' meetings.\nMaintain clear, accurate records and participate in team rotas, including evenings and weekends, carrying out additional duties as required.\n\nAbout You\n\nYou will need to have the following skills and experience:\n\nExperience of working with clients with mental health and or drug/alcohol dependency issues.\nAbility to work with clients whose behaviour may be personally challenging.\nAbility to establish and maintain professional relationships and boundaries with clients.\nExperience working in partnership with multi agency teams, including social workers, immigration and mental health professionals.\nKnowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and health and safety procedures.\nStrong literacy, numeracy, IT skills, and commitment to diversity, equality, and professional integrity.\nAbility to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively, and reflect on practices for continuous development.\n\nIn return for working here, you will receive:\n\nA comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role\nFlexible working model for suitable roles.\n26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.\nFamily-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.\nAuto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service\nEmployee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.\n\nDiscount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.\nCash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More \n\nDeath in service (4x Base salary)\nLegal Advice line\n\nAbout the Organisation\n\nThe charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within.
The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.\n\nYou may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Wellbeing Worker etc. #INDSCP\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation