Support Worker

Job Type: Support Worker
Location: London - Lewisham
Contract Type: Full-time / Temporary to Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible rota across Monday-Sunday)
Hourly Rate: Up to £17.76 per hour
DBS Required: Yes - Enhanced with POCA
Start Date: Immediate / Urgent Start
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Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Support Worker to join our team, you'll be at the heart of transforming lives guiding young people toward independence, confidence, and stability. Every day brings new opportunities to make a genuine impact.

Your Role Will Include:

Empowering Young People

• Deliver one-to-one support and coaching, creating tailored activity programmes that meet each young person's unique needs.

Building Independence

• Help young residents learn essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining their tenancies.

Community Engagement

• Support young people to engage with education, employment, and community opportunities to build connections and resilience.

Trauma-Informed Support

• Provide compassionate, understanding support that reflects each young person's experiences and promotes emotional well-being.

Life Strategies

• Encourage positive life choices and goal setting to help young people develop confidence and long-term stability.

Your Responsibilities

• Support & Benefits: Help young people apply for and manage welfare benefits, ensuring financial security.
• Property Management: Maintain high property standards, completing health & safety and maintenance checks regularly.
• Rent Collection: Monitor rent payments and provide proactive support to manage arrears in line with policy.
• Safeguarding: Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns, ensuring all actions follow organisational procedures.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate support plans, risk assessments, and case notes to a professional standard.

Who You Are

• Empathetic & Motivated: You're passionate about empowering young people to achieve independence.
• Proactive & Reliable: Comfortable working independently, prioritising your workload effectively.
• Knowledgeable: You understand safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• Experienced: Background in housing support, youth work, or social care is highly desirable.
• Driver (Preferred): Ability to travel locally if needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate - up to £17.76 per hour
• 35-hour working week with flexible scheduling
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive management and opportunities for career growth
• A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference