The Beehive Project
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Bank Support Worker – The Beehive Project
About The Beehive Project
At The Beehive Project, our mission is to support young people from varied backgrounds—including those with mental health concerns, care leavers, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASCs), and individuals transitioning from residential care—by empowering them with independence, resilience, and the skills to make informed life choices. We provide tailored accommodation and support for young people aged 16–25, enabling them to realise their aspirations and lead autonomous lives through personalised, long-term guidance.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Bank Support Worker to deliver holistic, ongoing support to young people navigating challenges such as mental health difficulties, homelessness, poverty, addiction, or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Your work will entail:
- Building trusting, professional relationships with young people.
- Assessing support needs, arranging services, monitoring progress, and guiding them toward independent living.
- Promoting positive rights, dignity, and agency in all interactions.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Care Coordination
- Maintain 24-hour vigilance to ensure the safety and well-being of young people supported.
- Champion the rights and dignity of service users via consistent, respectful engagement.
Duty Logging & Reporting
- Record and update care plans to capture interactions and support provided, culminating in monthly progress reports.
Empowerment & Skill-Building
- Help young people define and achieve independent living goals.
- Offer emotional and practical crisis support, fostering relationships based on empathy.
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Domestic & Medication Support
- Assist with daily domestic duties (e.g., cleaning) and medication management.
- Conduct routine health and safety audits.
Personalised Safety & Care Planning
- Collaborate with young people to develop and maintain risk assessments and care plans, prioritising a person-centred approach.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Partner with external agencies (social workers, healthcare professionals, police, or emergency services) and support young people in attending appointments, such as:
- Health/aids consultations
- College interviews
- Home Office visits
- Social worker reviews
Training & Employment Focus
- Assess and address training or skills gaps to boost employability, ensuring:
- UK-based advice for education and college access/retention
- Documentation for keyworkers regarding developmental progress.
Community Engagement
- Actively promote inclusion through participation in local community activities and social events.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Fluent verbal and written English.
- Minimum 1 year’s experience in the sector of children and young persons’ care.
- Enhanced Child and Adult workforce DBS, or willingness to obtain it at employer’s expense.
- Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).
Key Competencies
- In-depth understanding of safeguarding and competence in safeguarding procedures.
- Basic recognition of CQC (Care Quality Commission) and Ofsted standards (desirable).
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships.
- Ability to work independently/in collaborative teams.
- Advanced diary and time management capabilities.
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Confidentiality & Data Protection
- GDPR awareness and adherence to strict confidentiality protocols.
Values We Embrace: PRAISE
Our team embodies our values in practice—can you?
- Passion – Energise your work with creativity and genuine care.
- Respect – Value each individual’s Voice, story, and choices.
- Advocacy – Act as a Sherpa to crucial services, ensuring young people access rights and opportunities.
- Innovation – Champion creative solutions for improved outcomes.
- Sense of Fun – Inject joy; make support settings welcoming and uplifting.
- Empowerment – Develop your mentees’ confidence and independence.
Benefits
- 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) + long-service bonus days.
- Regular supervision, training, and professional development.
- Fees covered for relevant health/social care qualifications.
- Gym membership, health & wellbeing programmes, and a Blue Light Discount card.
- Named birthday off after probation.
- Makeup day/extra holiday purchase (after probation).
- Company sick pay arrangements.
Find out more and apply via [link]. Unleash your impact at The Beehive today.
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