Support Worker
Location: Greater Manchester (various supported accommodation sites)
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
About Believe and Achieve Support Ltd
Believe and Achieve Support Ltd is a supported accommodation provider dedicated to helping vulnerable young people aged 16–18—many of whom are asylum seekers—build safe, independent and fulfilling lives.
We are proud to be a values-led organisation that believes in:
- Collaboration - to work with young people to promote their aspirations, within a multi-agency approach
- Committed - we are committed to social justice and advocating on behalf of the young people that we work with
- Competency - we will demonstrate that we will provide effective support and encourage continued profesionnal development as we strive for service excellence
- Integrity - we have integrity within our personal and professional standards as workers of social care
- Passion - to provide young people and professionals with a service driven by our core ethos
- Respect - we respect every individual in our workforce and those we support
We are committed to safer recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable young people. All applicants will be thoroughly vetted, and the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people aged 16–18 who are living in semi-independent accommodation. Many of the young people we support are unaccompanied asylum seekers and care leavers.
You will:
- Build trusting, professional relationships with young people
- Support them to attend appointments, access education/training and manage their day-to-day needs
- Promote independence by helping with budgeting, travel training and daily living skills
- Work collaboratively with social workers, healthcare professionals and other external agencies
- Keep accurate records and contribute to ongoing care and support plans
- Be expected to work in line with Ofsted regulations, maintaining high standards of care and compliance at all times
What We’re Looking For
- 2 years experience working with vulnerable young people
- A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. QCF/NVQ in Health & Social Care or Children & Young People's Services) OR a willingness to work towards one
- A good standard of spoken and written English – you will be required to communicate clearly and effectively with young people and professionals
- Empathy, resilience, strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping young people
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV via Indeed
A full job description and person specification are available on request.
Believe and Achieve Support Ltd is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.82 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester M8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., a work visa)?
- Would you be interested in working sleep-in shifts?
(This is not a requirement for the role, as we are currently recruiting for both sleep-in and a range of early and late shifts which involves working until 10pm in the evening)
Experience:
- working with young people: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
