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Job Title: Young People Support Worker (Part Time)
Job Reference: AO1125853StoYPSWT2345a123
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary: Pro Rata: £17,367.24 Plus Pension / FTE:£27,136

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults facing homelessness? Join our dynamic team as a Young People Support Worker (Part Time) in Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering individuals on their journey towards independence.

About Us:

Depaul UK is UK largest youth homelessness charity dedicated to providing support and opportunities for young adults experiencing homelessness. We believe in creating a positive and empowering environment that fosters resilience and growth. Click the link for more information - https://www.depaul.org.uk/our-impact/

Role Overview:

Our Service at Stockport mainly provides support services to Young People in Local Authority Care (YPLAC). The Service support the young people to develop independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning and personal hygiene. Managing budgets and understanding the wider benefits of work is also critical, and the young people access programmes for education, training and employment.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is interested in working with us as Young People Support Worker (Part Time). This exciting job will avail you the opportunity to manage a caseload of clients, addressing their physical, emotional, social and behavioural needs; supporting them to progress towards independence.

You will work in a rolling rota of daytimes, evenings and weekends (some shifts will be lone working) including bank holidays to ensure that young people have full staff support during their most difficult times.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times including ensuring that Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures are followed as laid out in Depaul’s Policy and Procedures
Ensure one-to one and group support opportunities occur within their accommodation aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with
Proactively lead on partnerships with local agencies including statutory teams, to support the well-being of Depaul clients in accordance with data protection and information sharing protocols
Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations, through facilitating the work of Depaul’s Community Programmes Team

Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a part-time (24 hours a week), permanent role. The shift pattern is mainly Saturday and Sunday’s.

Kindly see attached job description for more information about this job opportunity.

What We Are Looking For – Person Specification:

Experience of working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness
Experience of working with looked after children / Care Leavers
An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse or the care system
A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning

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’ 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

Note:

Applications submitted without a supporting statement and/or after the closing date and time stated will not be put forward for shortlisting. In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients.

Applications:

Please apply via the Depaul website only by Sunday 23rd March 2025 at 23:59, unless you have specific requirements for an alternative application submission. If you do, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment@depaulcharity.org.uk.

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