Support Worker - Gloucester

Are you a positive role model looking for an exciting, new career opportunity providing invaluable support to young people?

Job role: Support Worker

Location: Trevone House, Gloucester (City Centre).

Reporting to: Team Leader

Salary: £28,406 per annum

Working pattern: You will join one of 4 teams on a rolling rota of 12 hour shifts from 7.30 – 7.30, 3 on , 3 off alternating between days and nights with weekends included. Eg 2 sets of day shifts with 3 days off in between ,followed by 2 sets of night shifts with 3 days off in between.

• Full job description available upon request

Homes2inspire Ltd, are part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity which helps to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK.

Trevone House is Gloucestershire County Council’s flagship, semi-independent accommodation for young people aged 16 to 25. We provide care leavers, the very best pathway to a brighter future, in addition to giving specialist support to those needing help at a time of crisis.

In addition to 19 flats for young people leaving care, Trevone House has a well-being suite offering young people a place of safety and calm, and two specialist flats for young people who need additional support with their mental health needs. As a Transition/ Service Support Officer, you will assist the delivery of the bespoke services to support young people residing in and external to Trevone House.

Previous experience within this field would be advantageous, however this is not essential. We welcome applicants that we feel have the right characteristics, aptitude, and life skills to work with our young people.

A full UK Driving Licence is preferred to support young people with activities.

What are we looking for in you?

• Passionate and enthusiastic approach to the delivery of Children’s Services and helping young people

• Safeguarding awareness, particularly in relation to young people

The Journey

You will be supported by Homes2Inspire to get the training and qualifications needed for you to carry out your role, including a tailored 2-week initial training course before commencing work within Trevone House.

The fully funded initial training course will include subjects such as Safeguarding, Health and Safety, First Aid, Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma training.

During your career with Homes2Inspire you will receive further support with your continuous professional development in the form of:

• Regular supervisions, appraisals and mentoring within the home

• Additional training opportunities and refresher training

• Opportunities for career progression across the organisation

The Benefits

Aside from the fulfilling aspect of helping to support young people reach positive outcomes, there are other benefits to this role. The work undertaken by our dedicated teams are invaluable to us, Homes2Inspire employees also have access to the following benefits:

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays with increases with length of service (up to 33 days after 5 years’ service) and ability to purchase additional annual leave

- Medicash - claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare, such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment

• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) – 24/7 access to support via phone, sms, whatsapp and live chat. 8 free counselling sessions/short-term solutions provided

• Wellbeing support – We have an internal health and wellbeing team who are on hand and available to provide professional help and support during difficult times. Our team all have an NHS clinical background and are trained in their field of expertise

• Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts – you can also sign up to the Blue Light discount card for £4.99 for 2 years to access additional online and retail savings

• Cycle to Work Scheme – A cost-effective solution to getting new cycling equipment

• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where employees can earn a £500.00 bonus every time for referring the right candidate to us

• Subsidised days out and activities with our young people

Contact us or apply today, we hope to hear from you soon!

Please note:

All successful candidates will be subject to a vetting process in line with safer recruitment requirements. This includes right to work checks, Enhanced DBS Check for Children and Adults workforce (H2I will cover the cost of this check) and satisfactory reference checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.

Please note we are not currently able to support any visa sponsorship applications.