The Baca Charity

Location: Cambridge, England (Travel required to all Baca Services locations) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £24,754 - £28,454 per annum FTE plus Cambridge living allowance of £2301 per annum. Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota) Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people seeking safety and a fresh start? Join Baca, a dedicated organisation supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children aged . We re looking for a compassionate, proactive, and resilient Support Worker to help young people rebuild their lives with dignity, hope, and purpose. What You ll Do As a Support Worker, you ll provide holistic, therapeutic support to young people transitioning to adulthood. Your role will include: Supporting physical and emotional wellbeing Encouraging engagement in education, employment, and training Promoting social inclusion and personal safety Teaching essential life skills like cooking, budgeting, and cleaning Building trusted relationships and being a positive role model Collaborating with social workers, volunteers, and external agencies Maintaining accurate records and contributing to support plans What We re Looking For We re seeking someone who is: Empathetic and resilient , with a genuine passion for supporting young asylum seekers Organised and proactive , able to manage multiple priorities A strong communicator , both written and verbal A team player , who thrives in a diverse, multicultural environment Flexible , with the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends Essential Requirements Alignment with Baca s values and mission. Experience working with young people (1:1 and group settings) Understanding of safeguarding and child protection Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Enhanced DBS check (required) Desirable Experience working with unaccompanied asylum seekers or trafficked young people Knowledge of asylum processes and trafficking risks Experience working cross-culturally and with statutory agencies Why Join Baca? At Baca, you ll be part of a passionate team committed to empowering young people to thrive. We offer: A supportive and inclusive work culture Ongoing training and development Opportunities to make a lasting impact How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please note we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. We are not on the Home Office list. Further information about the role, competencies and experience can be found on our website.

Location: Loughborough, England (Travel required to all Baca Services locations) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £24,754 - £28,454 per annum FTE Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota) About Us: Baca is dedicated to providing support and care to 16 to 18 year old unaccompanied asylum seeking children who are newly arrived in the country, helping them rebuild their strength, dignity, and hope for the future. We work closely with social workers and representatives from other agencies to benefit the young people in our care. Role Overview: As a Support Worker, you will be a key worker for several young people in Baca's care, providing high-quality holistic and therapeutic support for their transition to adulthood. You will deliver services in line with Baca s Theory of Change, ensuring the highest quality outcomes in physical and emotional wellbeing, education, employment, training, social engagement, and personal safety. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality support and care to young people, ensuring their holistic development. Work proactively to safeguard young people and resolve any issues that arise. Be a role model, offering care and compassion without discrimination. Support young people in developing essential life skills and preparing for independent living. Engage young people in education, vocational training, and hobbies. Foster positive relationships within the community and support social engagement. Plan and participate in day trips and annual residential weeks. Develop partnerships with social workers, solicitors, teachers, volunteers, and other partners. Maintain excellent communication and keep accurate records. Requirements: Alignment with Baca s values and mission. Ability to respond to change and work as part of a diverse team. Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative. Knowledge of safeguarding practices and issues faced by unaccompanied young people. Relevant training or willingness to complete essential training within the first year. Experience working with young people, especially in cross-cultural settings. Excellent communication, organizational, and ICT skills. Driving licence and access to a car. Enhanced DBS check required. Personal Attributes: Approachable, reliable, and a strong team worker. Supportive, responsible, and personable. Flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends. Holidays and benefits: 33 days holiday a year (pro rata for part-time staff) including bank holidays. Pension scheme Health & Wellbeing programme Free parking Casual dress How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK for this role as Baca is not on the Home Office list.