Support Worker

**Supported Lodgings Support Worker - Homebased covering West Berkshire**

Step by Step has a rewarding role for a Supported Lodgings Support Worker to join a friendly team. The role is homebased, working in and around the West Berkshire area.

**What can Step by Step offer you?**

This is a part time role working 24 hours over three days a week the salary is £13,305. The basic salary for the full-time equivalent is £22,176.

The role is home-based travelling around the West Berkshire area, you would control your diary.

25 days of paid holiday plus an 8-day Bank Holiday Allowance (pro rata for part time working).

A company pension scheme.

Life Assurance.

24/7 Smart Health access to a GP.

The opportunity for progression.

Training and development - training will be provided.

Opportunity to gain a funded Level 3 or 4 qualification.

Paid breaks.

We can be flexible about working patterns.

This is a Fixed Term Contract

**Who are we?**

Step by Step (SBS) passionately believes in supporting young people who are going through hard times. Supported Lodgings provides accommodation and support for young people, in family homes in the community.

Each year we work with over 1,500 young people aged 11 - 25 and our support workers play a pivotal role in empowering young people and preventing homelessness.

The Step by Step team are positive, dynamic, professional, and committed to empowering young people to fulfil their full potential.

**What would you be doing?**

The post involves working with homeless young people and host families. You will be responsible for supporting the young person and the host family, including supporting positive move on pathways.

You will work alongside several professionals and other agencies to formulate positive experiences for young people.

You will thoroughly assess hosts’ suitability to ensure they are compliant and able to support young people.

You will ensure that young people accessing the service receive both opportunities, advocacy and that they can develop their skills and talents in a manner that empowers them to go on and access employment and/or educational facilities.

You will be able to provide accurate and up-to-date records and you will be able to maintain those records effectively on our database.

You should be able to drive an effective recruitment and marketing process within West Berkshire to maximise interest in the Supported Lodgings programme and build and maintain strong relationships.

**What is Step by Step looking for?**

Step by Step would love to hear from you if you’ve worked as a Social Worker, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Care Support Worker, Foster Support Worker, or Community Support Worker, or if you feel you have the skills and experience needed to be a Support Worker.

Ideally, you will have experience of working with young people, and familiarity with the issues facing them, this may be gained either through paid employment or volunteering.

You will ideally have up to date knowledge of services and opportunities available within West Berkshire and surrounding counties concerning supporting the needs of young people.

You must have good communication skills, written and verbal.

You must be assertive and able to negotiate.

You must have the ability to handle difficult situations and set and maintain boundaries whilst developing and maintaining positive working relationships with young people and Hosts.

You should have a full driving licence, appropriate motor business insurance, tax, and MOT. There is a petrol allowance.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 24 per week

**Salary**: £13,305.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Work from home

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

- Residential home

Shift:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- West Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: SW SL