Young People Support Worker

2 days ago


Stockport, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Young People Support Worker

Join one of the UK’s leading youth homelessness charities as a Young People Support Worker and support young people on their journey to independence and resilience.

Position: Young People Support Worker (Progression Coach – internal title)Salary: £27,136 per annum plus pension and benefitsLocation: Stockport, Greater ManchesterHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (includes evenings and weekends)Closing Date: Sunday 24th November 2024

About the Role:

As a Young People Support Worker, you’ll work in a supported accommodation service to help vulnerable young people develop the skills and confidence to achieve independence. You’ll be responsible for creating and implementing support plans, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating activities that build resilience and life skills. In collaboration with local agencies and volunteers, you’ll ensure each young person has a tailored support pathway, assisting them with education, employment, training, and personal development. This role involves a rota, including evenings and weekends, to provide essential support when young people need it most.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and deliver individual support plans for young people
Conduct regular assessments and facilitate group activities to build resilience
Liaise with external agencies and ensure safeguarding protocols are followed
Support young people in accessing education, training, and employment opportunities
Work closely with volunteers to enrich the support programme

About You:

You will be passionate about supporting young people and have experience working with those facing homelessness, mental health issues, or who are care leavers. Your understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding, and support planning enables you to create effective, personalised support pathways. You’re a proactive, flexible team player, willing to work variable hours to meet the needs of clients.

Key Skills & Experience:

Experience working with young people or vulnerable groups
Understanding of the challenges faced by young people at risk of homelessness
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk assessment
Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment

In return for working here, you will receive:

A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
Flexible working model for suitable roles
26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service
Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
Death in service (4x Base salary)
Legal Advice line

About the Organisation:

The charity is dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people and adults at risk of homelessness. With services from Newcastle to London, they focus on prevention, resilience, and providing opportunities for a brighter future. Guided by Vincentian values, they aim to empower individuals to become self-sufficient and confident. Join the team and be a part of the mission to create lasting change.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Homelessness Support Worker, Youth Support Worker. Supported Housing Officer, Young People’s Case Worker, Community Outreach Worker, Case Manager, Housing Case Worker, etc. #INDSCP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation



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