Support Worker - Supported Accommodation

Passionate about Support?

Passionate about passing your knowledge to others?

Want to grow within an organisation with strong employee values?

Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.

As our clients new Support Worker, you would provide floating support ensuring our clients expanding Independent Living Support Services for young people leaving care in Gloucestershire and surrounding counties meet all staffing, contractual, legal and audit requirements providing the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. You'll be based mainly in properties in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Shifts are a mix of 10-6pm and 12-8pm with some weekend working. Full-time (37.5 hours per week) and Part-time (minimum of 22.5 hours per week) opportunities available.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.
• Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.
• Career growth, joining a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.
• You'll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements.
• Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills.
• Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse.
• Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers.

About the Organisation

Established in 1989, our client is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, they've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.

Why join them?

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
• Enhanced pension
• Enhanced sick pay
• Death in service benefit
• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
• 45p Business Mileage^^
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.

Are Your Values Aligned with Theirs?

• They look for staff who embody their SPIRIT values:
• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
• Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.
• Integrity is everything.
• Reflect and learn.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Take your best self wherever you go.

Apply Now

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share their values, click the apply button to start your journey with them.

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week working a mix of 10-6pm and 12-8pm shifts with some weekend working. Part-time also considered minimum of 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Gloucestershire and surrounding areas
Pay: £23,800 a year based on full-time 37.5 hours per week (Part-time hours, salary will be pro rata down) Opportunity to earn more with overtime and sleeps.

Closing Date: 8th April 2024 - They reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.

They are committed to equality and diversity, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities for all.

They believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining them. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by them.

You may have experience in the following: Support Worker, Support Assistant, Accommodation Support Worker, Homelessness Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Supported Accommodation Worker, Young People's Support Worker, Social Care Worker, etc

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