Children and Young Person Support Worker – South Norfolk
Salary: £27,234.89 per annum
Hours: 38 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 9:30am - 17:00pm Monday – Friday
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Ready to make a difference?
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Children and Young Person Support Worker to provide advice, assistance and meaningful support to young people. In this role, you will attend to their practical, physical and emotional needs, act as a positive role model, and work closely with them to help address challenges and achieve their full potential.
Key responsibilities as a Children and Young Person Support Worker:
· Maintain a high standard of care and support that meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and cultural needs of all children and young people within the care of Orwell Housing.
· Create and sustain a caring, supportive and nurturing environment where children and young people feel safe, valued and protected from harm.
· Build positive, respectful and trusting relationships with children and young people, offering consistent unconditional and positive regard.
· Support children and young people to develop self‑control by appropriately addressing challenging behaviour and positively reinforcing acceptable, pro‑social behaviour.
· Ensure each child or young person’s care plan is followed, regularly reviewed and updated to reflect their individual and changing needs.
· Maintain accurate, timely records and contribute to written reports for planning meetings, reviews and other meetings as directed by the line manager.
More benefits of joining #TeamOrwell:
When you join Orwell, you become part of a values‑driven team that puts people first. You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits designed to help you feel valued, supported, and able to thrive, including:
· 22 days annual leave (pro rata) Please note that bank‑holiday work will be required as part of this role.
· Buy/ sell annual leave.
· Cashback Health plan.
· Free DBS checks.
· Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply.
· Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy.
· Wellbeing programme.
· Reward and recognition awards.
Person Specification...
· Level 3 qualification in Childcare, social work, youth work, counselling, or education experience (paid or voluntary) of working with families and children.
· GCSE Maths and English (Grade 9-4 / A-C or equivalent).
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. 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.
If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier. Please contact our Talent team by calling 01473 228782 or emailing [email protected].
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Pay: £27,234.89 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
