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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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Care Assistant - The Crossings &amp; OakmeadWe currently have opportunities for part time (22.5 hours per week) Care Assistant's to work within our registered care homes, The Crossings (in Wendover) and Oakmead (in Weston Turville) where we support people with learning and physical disabilities.Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help the people we support with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. This will involve assisting individuals with:<ul><li>Personal care needs</li><li>Mealtimes and social activities</li><li>Day trips out</li><li>Attending appointments and maintaining their health and well-being</li><li>Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning</li><li>Support in any other areas of their daily living.</li></ul>As a care assistant, you will follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a highly effective service that meets each individual`s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.About YouYou will be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:<ul><li>Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.</li><li>Previous experience as a care assistant is desirable but not essential.</li><li>Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working</li><li>Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity</li></ul>It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£14,742pa</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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