Support Worker

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR STEP BY STEP

• A basic package of £16,521 per annum for 24 hours per week – (1/2 hr break per shift paid and included in your weekly working hours).
• Package includes an annual salary of £13,305 per annum, a shift allowance of £720 per annum and a sleepover allowance of £2,496 per annum.
• 33 days of paid holiday (pro rata for part-time).
• Holiday increases with service from year 1.
• Training provided, plus the opportunity to gain a funded qualification.
• A company pension scheme with Royal London.
• Life Assurance 2 x basic salary.
• 24/7 access to online GP appointments.
• A health cash plan.
• Casual inclusive dress code.
• Access to an employee assistance helpline, including a separate counselling line.
• Access to a shopping benefit platform.
• Car Parking (you do not need to be a driver)
• This is a permanent part time role.

WHO ARE STEP BY STEP?

Step by Step passionately believes in supporting young people who are going through hard times. Our unique step by step approach, providing accommodation, personal development opportunities and specialist support services, identifies and fulfils aspirations.

Each year we work with over 1,500 young people aged 11–25 and our employees play a pivotal role in empowering young people and preventing homelessness.

WHAT WOULD A STEP BY STEP SUPPORT WORKER BE DOING?

As a support worker, you will work with young people to develop their skills and talents and support them to access employment and/or educational facilities, whilst continuing to take on more responsibilities and to achieve and maintain independence.

WHAT IS STEP BY STEP LOOKING FOR

• Step by Step is interested in employing people with the right skills and attitude, so previous experience is not necessarily needed.
• You should be available to work shifts (shift allowance paid) and sleepovers (sleepover allowance paid). Please contact us if you would like a sample rota.
• As we follow the safer recruitment guidelines applicants are required to complete a short online application form.
• Successful applicants require will undergo DBS checks and must provide two references.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week

Salary: £16,521.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southampton, SO40 7FA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Working with Young People: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)
• Overnight shift (required)

Work Location: One location