Peabody
Support worker - Young persons
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Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
As a Support Worker for the Young People’s Services at Peabody, you will play a vital role in helping young people live independently and thrive within their communities. This is a meaningful and rewarding position where you will support individuals who may be socially excluded, disabled, unwell, young mothers, or homeless. Your work will directly contribute to their wellbeing, independence, and inclusion, ensuring they are empowered to lead fulfilling lives. You will be part of a team that values human rights, dignity, and respect, and you’ll be instrumental in helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people in supported housing. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Conducting needs and risk assessments
- Developing and reviewing support plans
- Offering practical assistance with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and managing finances
- Working closely with each individual to help them build confidence, develop life skills, and work towards their personal goals
- Supporting them in accessing community resources, sustaining their housing, and exploring future housing options
- Liaising with external agencies
- Attending team meetings and training
- Ensuring accurate record-keeping
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You’ll be a key part of a collaborative team, committed to safeguarding, promoting equality, and delivering excellent service in line with Peabody’s values and policies.
What you'll need
- Experience supporting vulnerable people in the community or a supported living environment, either professionally or through volunteering
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with young people and external partners
- A compassionate, empathetic approach with a genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives
- Confidence to work independently (including lone working) and collaboratively as part of a team
- Good IT literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office and data entry systems
- A driving licence and your own vehicle, as this role will involve some travelling between schemes
Why join us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
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What You’ll Get
- 25 days’ annual leave
- Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discounts
- 4x Life Assurance and up to 10% pension contribution
- Professional development, including funded apprenticeships
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Family-friendly policies and a supportive team culture
Please read before applying
This is a full-time, onsite role, and you’ll need to be available to work five days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts may include early mornings and evenings, so flexibility is key.
This role includes 2 sleep-in shifts per week, with an additional £73.89 per sleep-in shift.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so you might hear from us before the closing date, keep an eye on your inbox and your phone!
Interviews for this role will take place on Friday 14th August, in-person in Stevenage. Each interview will be a 2 hour slot.
If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Harry at Harry.lund@peabody.org.uk.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
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