Support Worker - Supported Accommodation (16-25yr olds) in Stroud

Support Worker - Supported Accommodation (16-25yr olds)

Company:

Company: Caring for Communities and People

Salary: £27,4525 per year based on full-time 39.375 hours per week

Do you want to make a difference in young people's lives?

Do you have experience in supporting young people, or are you looking to start a career in support work?

We may have just the role for you! Come and join a charity focused on people rather than profit.

The Role

We are recruiting for aSupport Worker to join ourAccommodation Based Services Team, supporting young people aged 16-25 in our

homes acrossGloucestershire and the Forest of Dean.

Our goal is to upskill young people living in our properties to be able to confidently live on their own, manage their life and

tenancies, and achieve an independent move on.

You'll be providing practical and emotional support to individuals living in our properties, and helping to promote a greater

level of independence, whilst being part of a team committed to creating and upholding positive change.

The role is full-time (39.375 hours per week)on a rota basis, including alternate weekends, based at our property in Stroud.

Part-time and bank hours are also available.

What You’ll Do

• Provide guidance and support to enable young people to live independently
• Promote the rights and interests of the young people
• Protect them from danger, harm or abuse
• Liaise with other professionals and stakeholders, both internal and external
• Help them with life skills such as budgeting, accessing relevant agencies, cookery and so much more!

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be patient, kind, resilient and professional, with a calm and caring approach.

You’ll receive comprehensive training to ensure you are able to deliver support in a trauma informed way.

Whilst the role can be challenging at times, the rewards are incredible. You will see how your advice, knowledge and guidance can

have a tangible, positive impact on the young people's lives.

If you don’t tick every single box but feel passionate about this role, we still encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who

we need!

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including an interview),

please contact us so we can let you know how we can support you.

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual

orientation. We are facing diverse problems, and we need diverse people to tackle them.

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.

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
• Enhancedsick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)
• 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.

(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers)

Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?

We look for staff who embody our SPIRITvalues:

Showgratitude and appreciation of others.

Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.

Integrityis everything.

Reflectand learn.

Takeyour best self wherever you go.

Application Information:

Position:Support Worker (Job ID 1126)

Hours:Full-time is 39.375 hours a week. Shifts are on a rota basis including alternate weekends.

Contract:Permanent

Location: Stroud

Pay:£27,452 per year.

Closing Date:11:59pm 20th September 2026-CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.

CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working

toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to

satisfactory pre-employment checksand alsoan enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.

Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.

^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be

compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing

additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.

^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (55p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to

the allocated workplace location and back. You’ll need awell-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT andInsurance covering