Support Worker

• Activities Coordinator Support Worker
• Housing provider in Supported Living
• Grantham, Lincolnshire
• £13.98 PAYE / £18.00 Umbrella
• Temp to Perm.

Are you passionate about helping others? 

Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing?

Client snapshot:

An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client, an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services.

Vacancy Brief:

• The vacancy is that of an Activities Coordinator Support Worker.
• This is a potential temp to perm vacancy based in Grantham.
• Part Time hours, 23 per week.
• Shift Pattern: 6pm – 11pm
• The pay rate for this job is £13.98 per hour on PAYE OR £18.00 Umbrella
• This post will be shift–based consisting of morning and lates.
• Working Pattern: 4 on / 4 off schedule, primarily evenings.
• Full UK Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is preferrable.
• A current Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce will be required for this job role.
• Supporting Service User group of 16 – 18 or up to 21 if leaving care in self-contained single occupancy flats.

The Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centered support to 12 young people aged 16–18 living in self-contained flats within a large Grade II listed building.
• Collaborate with the manager to develop, plan, and deliver engaging evening activities and events from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
• Lead a small caseload while supporting all young people and other team members, promoting positive outcomes and wellbeing.
• Work closely with young people with histories of trauma and abuse, understanding their needs as children in care or children in need, using a “Team Around the Child” approach.
• Encourage young people’s participation in activities, supporting personal growth, social skills, and confidence.
• Maintain realistic, person-led goals for each young person, ensuring progress is recorded and shared appropriately.
• Support the wider team to maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
• Promote positive relationships and model good behavior, resilience, and independence skills.

Skill Outcomes of this role:

This role provides an excellent springboard for other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies.

In addition, you will gain experience in liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues.

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