Support Worker

Support Worker - Christchurch House

Salary: £17,200.98 per annum (FTE £ 28,668.31per annum)Hours: 24 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 3 days per week - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Ref: CCH054

Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?

At Orwell, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to feel safe, valued and empowered. As a Support Worker in our Young People's Supported Housing Service, you'll support young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to develop the confidence, skills and independence needed to move forward in life.

Using a strengths-based approach, you'll build trusting relationships, create outcome-focused support plans and help young people access education, training, employment, health services and opportunities within their local community. You'll be a strong advocate, ensuring each customer's voice is heard and their aspirations remain at the centre of the support they receive.

You'll work closely with colleagues, external agencies and community partners to promote wellbeing, manage risk, safeguard vulnerable young people and create positive outcomes.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Compassionate, resilient and people-focused
• Experienced in supporting vulnerable people or working in a customer-facing role
• Skilled at building positive relationships and managing challenging situations
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting independence
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skillsWhy Orwell?

Everything we do is guided by our PACE values: People-focused, Ambitious, Collaborative and Effective.

If you want a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Team Orwell and help young people create a brighter future.

About Christchurch House

Christchurch House is conveniently located close to Ipswich town centre, offering easy access to shops, cafés, leisure facilities and excellent public transport links. Situated directly opposite the beautiful Christchurch Park, it provides a peaceful green space perfect for a relaxing walk during your lunch break.

The service provides temporary supported accommodation for young people, each supported through a personalised, outcome based plan.

More benefits of joining :

When you join Orwell, you become part of a values driven team that puts people first and you'll also have access to a variety of benefits that help you feel appreciated and able to thrive, such as:

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays (Please note that bank holiday work may be required as part of this role).
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Wellbeing programme.

Person Specification

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 9-4 / A-C or equivalent)
• A full driving licence is desirable

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Before applying

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Apply with Confidence

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

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