South London (Lambeth and Lewisham)
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 and 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 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.
Contract type: Permanent
Weekly hours: 37.5 hours per week, including weekend and bank holiday shifts plus 8 'sleep ins' per month & Waking Nights.
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