Senior Young People Support Worker

Senior Young People Support Worker

We have a role available for a Senior Young People Support Worker to join Depaul UK in a brand new supported accommodation service in Warrington and ensure the effective and safe delivery of the service on a day to day basis.

Position: Senior Young People Support Worker

Location: Warrington

Contract: Full time, permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £27,703 pa + pension and other benefits

Closing Date:  Friday 7th February 2025

Start date: Please note that the charity is currently awaiting funding confirmation for the new Service

About the Role

As Senior Young People Support Worker you will be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all clients aged 18-25 years, volunteers, visitors and staff in the service. You will lead on ensuring that the housing management across both sites is properly maintained and the service supports clients to sustain their tenancy agreement, develop skills and resilience, and participate in positive and successful move on.

Your work will be underpinned by the Depaul Endeavour model of assets based, psychologically informed delivery, the aim of which is to ensure that every client leaves a Depaul service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

The usual hours will be 37.5 hours per week.  The post will require working on a rota that includes early, and late shifts and weekend working. You may be required to support your colleagues across the other service sites on occasion where a business need emerges.

Key responsibilities include:

·        Ensure client safety and wellbeing, adhering to safeguarding and emergency procedures per Depaul's policies.

·        Oversee high-quality risk assessments, SMART support plans, and case files for clients of your line reports.

·        Provide one-to-one and group support, fostering resilience in clients through tailored engagement in accommodations and the community.

·        Partner with consortium colleagues, local agencies, and statutory teams to support client wellbeing while respecting data protection protocols.

·        Promote client involvement in decision-making, community programs, and opportunities in education, training, employment, and volunteering.

·        Supervise and support volunteers, manage health and safety, and oversee financial records, repairs, and maintenance.

·        Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth service operations and assist with staff inductions while modeling positive behavior.

·        Understand contractual, grant, and housing management obligations and undertake additional duties as required.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

·        Experience working with individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance use, or care history, with relevant life experience preferred.

·        Strong understanding of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.

·        Proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and IT, with a commitment to diversity, equality, and respectful treatment of all individuals.

·        Personal and professional integrity, maintaining boundaries, and collaborating effectively with others.

·        Commitment to self-reflection, ongoing learning, and development.

·        Alignment with Depaul’s values, ethos, and founding ideals.

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

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Senior Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Senior Care Assistant, Wellbeing Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Progression Advisor, Progression team Lead, Employability Coach, Transition Coach etc. #INDNFP

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