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Senior Support Worker – Young People’s Supported Housing Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? We’re looking for a proactive, inspiring Senior Support Worker to lead and support a team of Housing Support Workers at an Ofsted-registered scheme in Berkhamsted. These services provide accommodation and trauma-informed support to young people aged 16–25 with complex needs, helping them build independence and move towards long-term housing. About the role: In this role, you’ll lead by example - supporting and motivating your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You’ll ensure safeguarding and risk management are prioritised, oversee personalised support plans, and promote a culture of trust and emotional safety. You’ll also facilitate one-to-ones, team meetings, and training sessions, while working closely with partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for young people. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading and supporting a team working across 7-day shifts, including weekends. • Ensuring trauma-informed, person-centred support plans are in place and regularly reviewed. • Responding promptly to safeguarding concerns and liaising with external agencies. • Supporting young people to develop life skills and prepare for independent living. • Promoting a positive, collaborative team culture. About you: • Experience working with vulnerable teenagers/ young adults aged 16–25. • Proven ability to lead or supervise a team in a 24/7 support environment. • Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care. • A Level 3 qualification in social care, youth work, or housing (or willingness to work towards it). • Excellent communication, empathy, and resilience. Why Join Us? When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values – Be Kind, Do The Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. We offer: • 25 days’ annual leave. • Flexible benefits package – including healthcare, dental, and lifestyle discounts. • 4x life assurance and up to 10% pension contribution. • Professional development, including funded apprenticeships. • Two paid volunteering days each year. • Family-friendly policies and a supportive team culture. Please read before applying: • We are unable to provide visa sponsorship, so you must have the right to work in the UK. • As part of your application, we’ll ask you to answer a few questions to help us understand your suitability for the role, including one focused on our values. • The successful applicant for this position will have to take part in an on-call rota. • Interviews will be held on Teams between 12th January to 16th January 2026. If this sounds like the right role for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist <a href="mailto:Harry.lund@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Harry.lund@peabody.org.uk</a>.





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Support Worker - White Lion Road, Little Chalfont, Amersham Part Time - 22.5 hours per weekAre you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our vibrant supported living service at White Lion Road, where six individuals with learning disabilities live independently in their own self-contained flats, supported 24/7.This is more than just a job - it is a chance to empower others to live with dignity, independence, and purpose.What You Will Be Doing:As a Support Worker, you will be a key part of a compassionate team, providing one-to-one personalised support. Your role will include:<ul><li>Creating and implementing tailored support plans</li><li>Encouraging independence through everyday life skills like cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li><li>Delivering personal care with respect and sensitivity</li><li>Contributing to risk assessments and management plans</li><li>Supporting new team members through induction and mentoring</li><li>Helping individuals pursue their goals and aspirations</li></ul>What We Are Looking For:We are seeking someone with experience in care or support work, who brings a positive, proactive attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.You will also need to:<ul><li>Communicate clearly and adapt to individual needs</li><li>Be flexible and reliable, with availability for shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li><li>Work well both independently and as part of a team</li><li>Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care</li><li>Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li></ul>Please note: Sleep-ins are part of the role, with an additional allowance of £52.78 per sleep-in.Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£15,513 pa for a 22.5 hour a week contract or £13.26 per hour</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Mileage paid for car usage</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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