Details:
- Salary: £13.77 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Radlett
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Support Worker - Young People’s Housing Services
Empowering independence, building futures
Part Time | 22.5 hours | £16,110 (£13.77 per hour) | Radlett
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our Young People's Services team, supporting young people, including separated migrant children, to build confidence, develop life skills and achieve greater independence.
What we're looking for:
A genuine passion for supporting young people and building positive relationships
A compassionate, trauma-informed approach and commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect
The ability to empower young people to achieve their goals and develop independent living skills
A collaborative approach to working with colleagues, professionals and partner agencies
Strong communication, record-keeping and organisational skills
Confidence working independently while maintaining professional boundaries
A commitment to inclusion, continuous learning and delivering high-quality supportAbout You
You are caring, adaptable and committed to helping young people thrive. You communicate well, value inclusion and teamwork, and can manage boundaries and workload independently. A passion for learning and development is essential.
Essential Criteria:
Full UK driving licence with business insurance and access to a vehicle for business use
Ability to work day and evening shifts (7am-3pm & 2pm-10pm) shifts, including weekends and bank holidaysPlease note:
You must commit to starting aLevel 4 or equivalent Children, Young People & Families Practitioner Workforce Diploma within one year of joining
You must sign up to the DBS Update ServiceHightown Benefits
£16,110 (£13.77 per hour)
33-35 days annual leave (pro rata)
Blue Light Card - access to thousands of retailer discounts
Mileage paid for car usage
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Pension & life assurance (3× salary)
Long Service Awards
Monthly Attendance Bonus
Annual salary and cost-of-living review
Employee assistance helplineThis role involves working with young people, including those aged 16 and 17. The successful candidate must always maintain appropriate professional boundaries and understand their responsibilities in relation to positions of trust.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical clearances. Successful candidates will be required to join the DBS Update Service, with the subscription cost reimbursed by Hightown.
We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.
We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer