Support Worker, Aldershot, Full Time

Step by Step Partnership Ltd; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading youth support organization in Aldershot is seeking a Support Worker to ensure the safety and well-being of young people in their care. Responsibilities include creating action plans, managing benefit applications, and fostering personal growth. The position offers a permanent contract with varied shifts. No prior experience is necessary; however, candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be willing to work shifts and sleepovers. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance 2 x basic salary

Health cash plan

Access to online GP appointments

Employee assistance helpline

Casual dress code

Training and qualification opportunities

Qualifications

• Willing to work varied shifts and sleepovers.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and well-being of young people.
• Ability to build professional relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of young people in the foyer.
• Create and monitor individual action plans.
• Manage housing benefit applications and facilitate workshops.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work shifts

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

• £29,800 per annum (which is made up of a salary of £26,000 per annum for 37.5 hours per week, plus a sleepover allowance of £2,600 per annum and a shift allowance of £1,200 per annum, for 37.5 hours per week)
• 37.5 hours per week permanent contract.
• The pattern of work is a varied shift pattern and consists of shifts and sleepovers over 7 days a week
• Training provided, plus the opportunity to gain a funded qualification.
• A company pension scheme with Royal London.
• Life Assurance 2 x basic salary.
• 24/7 access to online GP appointments.
• A health cash plan.
• Casual inclusive dress code.
• Access to an employee assistance helpline, including a separate counselling line.
• Access to a shopping benefit platform.

WHO ARE STEP BY STEP?

Step by Step passionately believes in supporting young people who are going through hard times. Our unique step by step approach, providing accommodation, personal development opportunities and specialist support services, identifies and fulfils aspirations.

Each year we work with over 1,300 young people aged 11–25 and our employees play a pivotal role in empowering young people and preventing homelessness.

WHAT WOULD A STEP BY STEP SUPPORT WORKER BE DOING?

The Support Worker will ensure the safety and well-being of young people in the foyer, adhering to safeguarding and health and safety protocols. You will create and monitor individual action plans, providing tailored advice to foster independence. Building professional relationships is essential as you key work with assigned young people to achieve positive outcomes. Responsibilities include managing housing benefit applications, facilitating workshops, and communicating effectively within the team.

You will help to inspire young people by nurturing their talents and encouraging personal growth, making a meaningful impact on their journey towards independence.

WHAT IS STEP BY STEP LOOKING FOR?

• Step by Step is interested in employing people with the right skills and attitude, so previous experience is not necessarily needed.
• You should be available to work shifts (shift allowance paid) and sleepovers (sleepover allowance paid). Please contact us if you would like a sample rota.
• As we follow the safer recruitment guidelines applicants are required to complete a short online application form before we can offer an interview.
• Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and must provide two references.