Support Worker - Young Persons
Peabody, Watford
Support Worker - Young Persons
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Peabody, Watford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 15 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 7d172d7c1c6a482495a963b1967cff09
Location ref: Watford
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Support Worker to join our Young People's Service, supporting 18-24-year-olds, including young people leaving care and those who have experienced homelessness. This is a semi-independent housing service, meaning you'll provide support and guidance rather than personal care. You'll help young people build confidence, develop life skills, and move towards independent living, making a real difference to their future. What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting young people to achieve their goals and live independently
- Completing support plans, risk assessments, and regular reviews
- Helping with everyday life skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and managing a tenancy
- Encouraging engagement with education, employment, training, and community services
- Working with external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for young people
- Keeping accurate records and maintaining safeguarding standards
- Working both independently and as part of a supportive team, Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.
Enhanced DBS check required - Full driving licence preferred but not essential
- Travel to training in Houghton Regis and occasionally other Hertfordshire locations will be required
Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor and cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role., At Peabody, our values guide everything we do: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
25 days annual leave - Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental cover, and retail discounts
- Up to 10% pension contribution and 4x life assurance
- Learning and development opportunities, including funded apprenticeships Shift Pattern This role works on a 2-week rolling rota, including:
- Weekday shifts
- Approximately one weekend shift per week
- Some Bank Holiday working
- No sleep-ins required