LifeSkills Intensive Support Worker (Virtual)
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LifeSkills Intensive Support Worker (Virtual)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a LifeSkills Intensive Support Worker (Virtual) to provide online support to individuals further from employment, education, or training, using a strengths-based approach. This is a permanent, part-time (18.5 hours per week) home-based role.
About the Job
- Salary: £24,971 FTE per annum, rising to £27,504 pro-rata (£12,486 - £13,752 for 18.5 hours) plus £480 home-based allowance FTE pro-rata.
- Location: Home-based (United Kingdom)
- Hours: 18.5 hours per week (Part-time)
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing Date: 22 September 2025
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] supports people through change, challenge or crisis. For over 150 years, we protect children, support young people and adults, and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver a range of support and interventions to individuals with complex needs using a strengths-based approach.
- Support activities that increase confidence, improve mental health, widen social networks, help with budgeting, and enable seeking training, work or volunteering opportunities.
Main Requirements
- Experience of working in services delivering positive outcomes for individuals and families.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to present and communicate effectively, and proven ability to develop relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively to identify support needs, plan, implement, and monitor emotional and practical support.
- Appointment subject to satisfactory DBS disclosure (Children and Adult Workforce, Enhanced with Children’s Barred List).
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days plus bank holidays.
- Up to 6% matched pension contributions.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Enhanced paid sick leave and family leave.
- Eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
Click the 'Apply Now' link and fill out the digital application form. Closing Date: Friday 18th September at 9am (note: advert states 22 September 2025 elsewher). Interviews: Thursday 2nd October 2025 virtually. For queries, email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].