The vacancy Our Talent Pool - Youth Support Workers, South London Location : Lewisham and Lambeth Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in their lives? Join our Talent Pool for Youth Support Worker roles and be part of a dedicated team that helps vulnerable young people aged 16-25 to thrive and build brighter futures. About Us : We are a specialist homelessness service committed to supporting individuals facing challenges such as homelessness, mental ill-health, and social isolation. Our approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, and we aim to empower young people through a safe and supportive environment. Our Values : Be kind Do the right thing Love new ideas Celebrate diversity Keep our promises Pull together About the Role : As a Youth Support Worker, you will: Provide trauma-informed, person-centred support. Promote safety, wellbeing, and independence for young residents. Conduct welfare checks and develop tailored support plans. Respond to safeguarding concerns and manage challenging behaviours. Foster engagement and build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. Collaborate with external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for residents. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work. Who We're Looking For : To succeed in this role, you should be: Experienced in working with teenagers aged 16-17 or have personal experience with the issues they face. Skilled in managing challenging behaviour. Knowledgeable or experienced in safeguarding and trauma-informed principles. Shifts : Roles involve a mix of day, evening shifts including some weekends and bank holidays, on a rota basis. You must be able to work at the weekend on a rota basis. We also have Waking Night shifts, which can include weekends and bank holidays, also on a rota basis. Join Our Talent Pool : If you're aligned with our values and want to be considered for current or future Youth Support Worker opportunities, apply now to join our Talent Pool. Please note that Peabody is not a licensed visa sponsor and, as such, cannot support visa sponsorship requests. If you have any questions about this please do not hesitate to contact Talent Specialist, Julie-Ann O'Malley, Julie-Ann.O'Malleypeabody.org.uk