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South London (Lambeth and Lewisham)

The vacancy

Our Talent Pool – Youth Support Workers, South London

Location: Lewisham and Lambeth

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in their lives? Join our Talent Pool for Youth Support Worker roles and be part of a dedicated team that helps vulnerable young people aged 16-25 to thrive and build brighter futures.

About Us:
We are a specialist homelessness service committed to supporting individuals facing challenges such as homelessness, mental ill-health, and social isolation. Our approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, and we aim to empower young people through a safe and supportive environment.

Our Values:

* Be kind

* Do the right thing

* Love new ideas

* Celebrate diversity

* Keep our promises

* Pull together

About the Role:
As a Youth Support Worker, you will:

* Provide trauma-informed, person-centred support.

* Promote safety, wellbeing, and independence for young residents.

* Conduct welfare checks and develop tailored support plans.

* Respond to safeguarding concerns and manage challenging behaviours.

* Foster engagement and build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.

* Collaborate with external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for residents.

* Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.

Who We’re Looking For:
To succeed in this role, you should be:

* Experienced in working with teenagers aged 16-17 or have personal experience with the issues they face.

* Skilled in managing challenging behaviour.

* Knowledgeable or experienced in safeguarding and trauma-informed principles.

Shifts:
Roles involve a mix of day, evening shifts including some weekends and bank holidays, on a rota basis. You must be able to work at the weekend on a rota basis.

We also have Waking Night shifts, which can include weekends and bank holidays, also on a rota basis.

Join Our Talent Pool:
If you’re aligned with our values and want to be considered for future Youth Support Worker opportunities, apply now to join our Talent Pool.

Please note that Peabody is not a licensed visa sponsor and, as such, cannot support visa sponsorship requests.

Contract type Permanent

Weekly hours 37.5 hours per week, including weekend and bank holiday shifts plus 8 'sleep ins' per month & Waking Nights