Support Worker
Lincoln
Young People Service (16-21)
3 Month Contract
35 hours
£17.14 LTD / £14.61 PAYE (inc. holiday)

Support young people aged 16-21 in Lincolnshire on their journey to independence, with a focus on housing-related support and personal development.

THE ROLE
As a Support Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting young people to develop essential skills, make positive decisions, and ultimately achieve independence. You'll work closely with Senior Support Workers and external agencies to create and deliver personalized support plans.

Act as Keyworker for a group of young people, coordinating their support
Develop support plans and assist with housing management duties
Facilitate regular consultation, enabling young people to make informed resettlement choices
Guide young people on budgeting and welfare benefits claims
Apply safeguarding protocols to ensure the welfare of clients
Run activity programs and group sessions as required
Perform minor property maintenance, ensuring properties meet Nacro standards
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar support role, working with young people or vulnerable groups, and must be capable of working independently within a community setting.

Experience delivering structured support to young people
Familiarity with safeguarding and child protection procedures
Experience with housing and property management tasks
Ability to respond to challenging behaviors constructively
Strong communication and record-keeping skills
THE CONTRACT

35 hours per week, working on a rotating shift pattern as follows:
Week 1: Tuesday - Friday
Week 2: Monday - Thursday
Week 3: Thursday - Sunday
3-month contract with potential for extension
£17.14 per hour LTD company rate / £14.61 per hour PAYE, inclusive of holiday
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate