Job Description

Support Worker - Children & Young People (Supported Accommodation)The Role

We are looking for a

Support Worker

to join our team, supporting young people aged 16-18 (and care leavers) living in supported accommodation. You will play a key role in helping young people build independence, confidence and life skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include (but are not limited to):

Supporting young people to settle into their accommodation and local community Building positive, professional relationships with young people Supporting daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, shopping, cleaning and personal care Encouraging engagement in education, training, employment, or apprenticeships Promoting healthy lifestyles, including hygiene, routines, positive relationships and awareness of risks (e.g. drugs and alcohol) Supporting young people to attend appointments and access local services Maintaining clear and appropriate boundaries at all times Working with professionals such as social workers, personal advisers, education providers and health professionals Completing daily logs, incident reports and basic paperwork using digital systems Attending team meetings, training and supervision Carrying out basic weekly health and safety checks within the accommodation Reporting safeguarding or welfare concerns to senior staff promptly Managing challenging behaviour calmly and appropriately, in line with policies and training
What We're Looking For

Essential

Experience working with children or young people

or

a strong interest in this field Good communication skills Basic IT skills (for digital records) Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) Right to work in the UK

Desirable

Experience in supported accommodation, semi-independent or residential settings Knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted environments Experience supporting care leavers NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
What We Offer

A supportive and diverse team Regular training and ongoing professional development Structured supervision and management support Opportunities to progress within the organisation A role where your work genuinely makes a difference
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.21-12.80 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Referral programme
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Support worker: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person