Support Co-ordinator - Young People

Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people and those with complex needs? 

Happy to travel to various homes across Bristol and South Gloucestershire?

Want to have an earning potential of over £30,000 per year? 

We may have just the role for you...

Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.

We are looking for a Support Co-Ordinator who shares our purpose, to join our expanding Independent Living Services Team where we house and support young people 16+ under Local Authority Care across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.  

We have properties in Yate, Henbury, Emersons Green, Kingswood and soon Bedminster. We need people who are flexible to work from any of these locations (a car driver is needed, due to the spread of homes) 

We are looking for someone to work Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time (minimum of 15 hours per week) on a rota basis. We need people who are flexible to work varying shifts including sometimes a pattern of (3pm-11pm, 11pm - 8am (sleep) and then 8am - 4pm) if we have young people who need 24 hour support.

We provide bespoke support packages to suit a broad range of young people ranging from 24/7 to a few hours per week. Our focus is to provide the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. We aim to enhance individuals' independence skills, empowering them to advance their aspirations with greater confidence and capability.

Why should you consider this opportunity? 

• Work within a fun, established and very supportive team.
• Management support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.
• Career growth, join a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20+ across 5 counties.

You'll Re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements.

Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills.

Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse.

Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers.

While the role may present challenges, the rewards of witnessing the positive impact of your guidance and support on these young lives are truly extraordinary.

To excel in this position, you'll need to be flexible, patient, resilient, and professional, approaching your duties with a calm and caring demeanour.

About Us

Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.

Why join us?

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
• Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)
• Bus Pass monthly bus pass for those who don't drive
• 45p a mile business Mileage^^
• Life Assurance cover (3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)
• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.

Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?

We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:

• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
• Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.
• Integrity is everything.
• Reflect and learn.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Take your best self wherever you go.

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP.

Application Information:

Position: Support Worker (Supported Accommodation) (Job ID 860)  

Hours: 37.5 hours a week. 8 hour shifts between 8am and 11pm on a rota basis including some weekends and sleeps. Part-time also available

Contract: Permanent

Location: Various locations across Bristol and South Gloucestershire

Pay: £24,725 full-time equivalent Band C (part-time will be pro rata) plus an additional £8,320 per year if completing two sleep in shifts a week (£80 Sleep per sleep shift). 

Closing Date: 11:59pm 13th June 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.