Support Worker - Young People 

Bath

£9,106 per annum

18.5 hours per week, permanent 

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Our client is one of the largest landlords in the South West and ranked in the top 50 of The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to work for in the whole of the UK.  They care about our colleagues and this is evident in their sense of pride and the tireless work they do to support their customers.

With around 13,000 properties in the South West, the majority in Bath, they are about much more than just somewhere to live.  Their experience extends to supporting vulnerable people with thoughtful and effective additional services and improving homes and estates, as well as building new places for people to live.

A message from our client:

I’m Lee.  I started in 2009 as a Supported Housing Officer and I am now leading the team thanks to the development and opportunities I have received whilst working here.

I am recruiting a part time support worker to join a fantastic, supportive team who are passionate, driven and committed to making opportunities for some of the most vulnerable young people in the community. 

As an organisation we embrace diversity, promote equality and encourage our colleagues to utilise a wide range of engagement techniques to help our customers achieve and thrive.  

I am committed to the continued professional development of my team and we offer training opportunities to ensure that you are successful in your role to support young people to fulfil their potential.

If this sounds like something that you would be interested in being a part of you should apply!

What you'll be doing

You’ll be working in the supported accommodation service which works holistically with young people, supporting them in a planned way to address the barriers they experience in the face of homelessness.

You’ll help to provide a package of resettlement, independent living skills and motivate them to re-engage in education, training or work.  

You’ll use your ability to engage, support and motivate people with a diverse range of needs, to prepare for independent living as well as fulfil their personal goals and aspirations.

More about you

You’ll have experience of working in a housing, social care or community environment, with a good understanding of the challenges and issues affecting young people and be keen to join in creating both vibrant and safe places for people to live.  You’ll be highly self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

You’ll be travelling around to properties the BANES area so you will need transport.

You will need to take up an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check for this role which our client will do for you when you start.

When and where you'll be doing it 

Flexibility will be essential as the hours of work are 18.5 hours per week on a 5 week rolling shift pattern, including evenings up to 9 p.m, weekends and bank holidays.

You’ll be based in Bath

What will you get in return?

Our client thinks you’ll have a job that makes you feel good about what you’re doing – you will make a difference to customers’ lives every day. 

You’ll get:

• A day’s leave on your birthday
• 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 after 3 years’ service 
• Opportunity to earn performance related pay
• Company Pension contribution of up to 10%
• Flexible Benefits including health care, gym membership, buying holiday  ​

Our client recognises that as an organisation they are underrepresented in certain areas. Therefore they operate the disability confident scheme to encourage disabled applicants and welcome applications from candidates who are BAME or LGBTQ+.  They also welcome applications from customers.