Job Description

NUU HOME GROUP - RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1 x Senior Support Worker (Full-Time)

1 x Support Worker (Full-Time)

1 x Support Worker (Part-Time)

(Pre-Registration - Recruitment in Final Stage Ahead of Ofsted Approval & January Opening)

Service:

Nuu Home Group - 16+ Supported Accommodation

Reports to:

Service Manager / Nominated Individual

Overview

Nuu Home Group is a Supported Accommodation provider for young people aged 16-17, including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). We have recently completed our Ofsted inspection and are now awaiting final confirmation of our registration.

With an anticipated January 2026 opening, this is an exciting and rare opportunity to join us at the very beginning as we open the doors to Zion House and establish a service built on safety, culture, growth, and relationship-based practice model.

We are recruiting a core team of three staff members who will shape the foundation, standards, and spirit of our home from day one. You will not just be stepping into a role--you will be part of the team that launches Nuu Home Group and sets the tone for the future of the young people we support,

The Support Worker and Senior Support Worker roles are central to our mission. You will support young people in developing independence, emotional stability, and confidence as they prepare for adulthood. This includes daily living skills, safeguarding, emotional encouragement, and helping young people engage with education, healthcare, and the wider community.

We welcome candidates from supported accommodation, children's residential services, youth work, care homes, and senior care environments. Supervisory experience is highly valued for the Senior Support Worker role.

Joining us now means stepping into the heart of an exciting new chapter--helping to launch a home, a culture, and a future for the young people who will walk through our doors.

Key Responsibilities

(Applies to all roles; Senior Support Worker includes additional leadership duties)

Supporting Young People (16-17 years)

Provide personalised support promoting independence, dignity, routine, and emotional wellbeing. Support young people with practical daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and attending appointments. Encourage engagement with education, training, and community activities. Build positive, professional relationships that empower young people to make safe and meaningful decisions.

Care Planning & Recording

Contribute to and implement support plans, risk assessments, and independence goals. Maintain accurate, professional records using IT systems in line with Ofsted Supported Accommodation Regulations (2023). Identify, record, and report safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately.

Safeguarding & Professional Practice

Promote the safety and welfare of young people at all times. Work collaboratively with social workers, schools, health professionals, and other agencies. Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and a trauma-informed approach.

Household / Environment Duties

Help maintain a warm, safe, clean, and well-presented home environment. Complete health & safety, fire safety, and property checks. Support young people in developing tenancy skills and responsibility for their space.

Additional Responsibilities - Senior Support Worker

Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior staff. Assist with shift coordination, handovers, and embedding best practice. Model professional behaviour, safeguarding excellence, and clear communication.

Transport & Community Engagement

Support young people with travel to school, appointments, and activities. Use personal or company vehicles as appropriate.

Qualifications & ExperienceEssential

Experience supporting young people or vulnerable individuals in residential care, youth work, supported accommodation, or similar settings. Sound understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries, and emotional resilience. Strong communication skills when working with young people and professionals. Confident in using IT systems for record keeping and reporting.

Desirable

A relevant

Level 3 care qualification (QCF/NVQ/RQF)

or willingness to work towards one. Experience in supported accommodation, youth services, children's residential, or senior care settings. Supervisory or team-leading experience (essential for Senior Support Worker). Knowledge of Supported Accommodation Regulations (2023) and Ofsted expectations. Valid UK driving licence.

Personal Qualities

Compassionate, patient, and genuinely passionate about supporting young people. Professional, reliable, and emotionally resilient under pressure. Strong role-model qualities with excellent boundaries. Team-focused, adaptable, and able to work independently where needed.

Pre-Registration Statement (IMPORTANT)

Nuu Home Group is

in the final stages of registration

following a completed Ofsted inspection.
All roles are offered

subject to

:

Final confirmation of registration Enhanced DBS clearance Verified references Completion of mandatory training Start availability aligned with our January launch
This is an exceptional opportunity to join our founding team and play a key role in launching an outstanding new 16+ Supported Accommodation service.

Interviews to commence W/C 15th December 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.50-16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 37 per week

Work Location: In person