Support Worker

About this role

Accountable to: Support Team Manager Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota) Contract type: Permanent Salary: £26,750 Location: Loughborough, England (Travel required to all Baca Services locations) Start date: September 2026 Help Change Young Lives At Baca, we support young people who have fled war, persecution, and trafficking, providing safe housing, education, and therapeutic care to help them rebuild their lives.

As a Support Worker, you will be a key worker for several young people in Baca's care, providing high-quality holistic and therapeutic support for their transition to adulthood. You will deliver services in line with Baca’s Theory of Change, ensuring the highest quality outcomes in physical and emotional wellbeing, education, employment, training, social engagement, and personal safety. Key Responsibilities: Support young people using trauma-informed approaches (including PACE and recovery models) Promote safety and safeguard young people from exploitation and harm Support emotional wellbeing, independence, and life skills development Encourage engagement in education, training, and community activities Maintain accurate and compliant records Work closely with social workers, schools, and partner agencies Contribute to a reflective, learning-focused team culture Be a role model, offering care and compassion without discrimination.

Plan and participate in day trips and annual residential weeks. About you: Alignment with Baca’s values and mission. Ability to respond to change and work as part of a diverse team. Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative. Knowledge of safeguarding practices and issues faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. Relevant training or willingness to complete essential training within the first year.

Experience working with young people, especially in cross-cultural settings. Excellent communication, organisational, and ICT skills. Driving licence and access to a car. Enhanced DBS check required. You will be: Approachable, reliable, and a strong team worker. Supportive, responsible, and personable. Flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends. What We Offer The chance to make a meaningful difference A supportive, values-driven team 33 days’ holiday (pro rata), pension, wellbeing support, and more How to Apply If you are passionate about creating lasting change for young people and have the skills needed, we would love to hear from you.