Senior Support Worker - Young People

What we’re looking for:

• Do you want to make a difference and have experience of working with vulnerable Young People with complex needs?

• Have you got experience or have knowledge of safeguarding and protecting vulnerable young adults?

• Are you a people person and can bring people together by encouraging collaboration and teamwork?

• Are you seeking an opportunity and have the transferable skills to improve the lives of Young People?

• Are you able to manage tense and challenging episodes in a calm and nurturing way?

If so, this role is perfect for you!

Here at Peabody, we have an opportunity for a Senior Support Worker - Young People on a Permanent basis at our scheme in Berkhamsted.

A bit about the role:

As aSenior Support Worker - Young People, you will assist the Project Manager in the day-to-day management of a supported housing project for Young People aged 16 to 25.

You will line manage and motivate Specialist Support Workers to meet their objectives and to ensure that all project work undertaken meets the required standard.

Some of the key results for the role include:

• Provide advice and guidance to the Specialist Support Workers who support 16–25-year-olds with varying complex needs.

• Meet with the Specialist Support Workers to assist them with their identified goals and discuss the progress of each resident.

• Support the Project Manager in undertaking the quarterly reviews so evidence can be provided towards each resident's independent living journey known as 'moving on'.

• Support the Project Manager to ensure that the scheme meeting building and regulatory compliance.

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check, a UK driver’s licence, and access to a vehicle.

One of the essential duties will be to cover an out of hours on call rota in rotation (usually every 5 weeks) with the rest of the team, where an out of hours allowance will be paid.

A bit about us:

160 years after it was established, Peabody is one of the oldest not-for-profit housing associations in the UK.

The Peabody Group is responsible for more than 107,000 homes, with around 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties. We also have around 20,000 care and support customers.

Our purpose is to help people flourish, and we are getting closer to residents by taking a local approach.

We are committed to delivering a responsive and easily accessible repairs service and investing in our existing homes so they are safe and well maintained. Our retrofit projects will make thousands of our homes more energy efficient.

We work with councils and communities to promote economic inclusion, tackle inequality and poverty, and prioritise wellbeing.

Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody:

• Up to 25 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays

• Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal.

• 4 x Life Assurance

• Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates 

• Professional development by access to "paid for" apprenticeship programs and qualifications

• Two additional paid volunteering days each year 

• Family friendly policies

• Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1

Are you ready to apply?

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

To be considered for the position of Senior Support Worker - Young People, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role. 

If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Julie-Ann.O'Malley@peabody.org.uk, Talent Specialist and one of our team will be in touch.