Young People Support Worker
This is an exciting opportunity for a Young People Support Worker to join Depaul UK to help us to develop our Step Forward (Floating Support) services in Cheshire West and Chester.
Position: Part-Time Young People Support Worker (Outreach)
Location: Cheshire West and Chester (Borough wide but working from our Chester or Winsford bases)
Contract: Part time, Permanent
Hours: 18.75 hours a week
Salary: £12,068 (ProRata) PA Plus Pension and Other Benefits, FTE £24,136
Closing Date: 20th April, 2025
About The Role
Our Step Forward (Floating Support) service in Cheshire West and Chester provides tailored support to young people aged 15-19, helping them develop the skills and confidence to sustain their own tenancy and thrive in their community.
As a Young People Support Worker (Part Time), you will build positive, trusting relationships with young people, working alongside social workers, leaving care teams, and local support agencies. You will create personalised support plans that focus on independent living skills, education, and emotional well-being.
Support will take place in young people’s accommodation and out in the community, helping them to build resilience, access opportunities, and develop essential life skills. This is a chance to make a real impact, empowering young people to achieve their goals and build a brighter future.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out assessments to identify young people’s strengths, needs, and aspirations, creating tailored support plans.
2. Provide practical support around housing, budgeting, life skills, and maintaining a tenancy.
3. Work in a trauma-informed way, understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
4. Help young people access education, employment, and training, supporting their career aspirations.
5. Support young people’s well-being, signposting to mental health, drug and alcohol, and counselling services where needed.
6. Advocate for young people, ensuring they receive the right support from statutory services and local agencies.
7. Develop relationships with housing providers and social care teams to ensure young people have access to safe, suitable accommodation.
8. Work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of young people.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
1. Can work independently while knowing when to seek support and guidance.
2. Understands risk management, safeguarding, and data security.
3. Is committed to equality and diversity, treating all young people fairly and with respect.
4. Has strong IT skills, including experience with data capture and reporting systems.
5. Has experience supporting young people with benefits, independent living skills, and tenancy maintenance.
6. Understands the challenges young people face, such as mental health issues, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and offending behaviour.
7. Works well in a multi-agency environment, collaborating with social care teams and other professionals.
8. Is passionate about empowering young people, helping them build independence and a brighter future.
In Return For Working Here, You Will Receive
1. A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role.
2. Flexible working model for suitable roles.
3. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
4. Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
5. Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service.
6. Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
7. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
8. Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More.
9. Death in service (4x Base salary).
10. Legal Advice line.
About The Organisation
The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester to Sheffield and Kent.
You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Wellbeing Worker etc.
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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