Young Person Support Worker – Wiltshire Leaving Care at Wiltshire Council

Salisbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

25116.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Support, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Life Skills Coaching, Welfare Benefits Advice, Teamwork, Independent Working, Relationship Building

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £24,862.50 - £25,116.00 Per annum after probation Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week on a flexible rota covering 7 days a week and will include weekends, bank holidays and sleep ins. Additional payments of £70 for each Sleep in. Contract type: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact ALABARÉ direct for further information. A bit about us: ALABARÉ is a charity that provides accommodation and support for individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges, including armed forces veterans, young people, adults and those with learning disabilities. ALABARÉ aims to break the cycle of homelessness by offering safe housing, mental health support, and pathways to independence. The charity has expanded its services across the South West and Wales, supporting thousands of people every year. All about the role: As a Young Person Support Worker you will provide support and advice around accommodation, basic life skills, welfare benefits, health and personal issues: all allowing service users to work towards independent living. You will provide practical advice and support in order that they might develop their skills and work towards maximising their independence. Experience in working with vulnerable young people is essential and you should be able to work as part of a team or unsupervised and on your own initiative. This is a very rewarding role: where you encourage independence, form trusted relationships and make a genuine difference in young people’s lives everyday. Flexibility to move within houses as necessary and to meet the needs of the service. Car driver essential with access to a road worthy vehicle and business insurance. Please quote reference 39 for Salisbury Please quote reference 40 for Chippenham / Trowbridge Find out more and apply: To apply, please download the application form [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/20065/Full-Job-Application-Form-2026/doc/Full-Job-Application-Form-2026.docx] and click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered. For further information, please contact contact Koren Morgan 07811087231 (ref 40) k.morgan@alabare.co.uk [k.morgan@alabare.co.uk] or Helen Turner 07788592454 (ref 39) h.turner@alabare.co.uk [h.turner@alabare.co.uk] or jobs@alabare.co.uk [jobs@alabare.co.uk] Closing date (and time): flexible Interview date: to be confirmed Commencement date: as soon as possible

Responsibilities

Provide support and advice to young people regarding accommodation, basic life skills, and welfare benefits. Help service users develop the necessary skills to transition toward independent living.