Job Description

Young Person Support Worker - Merseyside

Location:

Liverpool-based (covering the wider Merseyside area)

Hours:

Full-time, permanent

Due to business growth, we're recruiting two new team members!

About the Role

At Bedspace, we support young people as they take the next step from the care system towards independent living. Our Outreach Support Workers play a vital role in helping care leavers build confidence, stability, and life skills to thrive on their own terms.

You'll provide one-to-one support to young people aged 16+, working within community settings across Merseyside. Every day is different - you might be helping a young person learn to budget, attend education or training, manage a tenancy, or simply be a trusted person they can talk to.

We use a

relationship-based, person-centred approach

, helping young people work through past trauma while promoting independence and wellbeing. Our team also embeds the

ASDAN Resettlement Training

programme into daily practice, giving our young people the skills and structure they need for success.

You'll be based from our

Liverpool office

, travelling throughout Merseyside to meet the needs of your caseload - so a

full driving licence, access to your own vehicle and business insurance

are essential.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting a caseload of young people as they transition into independent living Building positive, trusting relationships and providing consistent, tailored support Helping young people access education, training, and employment opportunities Promoting emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing Completing weekly property visits and progress reports Working closely with professionals including Social Workers, Health Teams, and other agencies Signposting to relevant community and specialist services Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour where needed, using a trauma-informed approach

About You

You're someone who:

Has a

genuine passion

for helping young people overcome challenges and build a better future Can work independently, manage your own diary, and prioritise effectively Is resilient, compassionate, and calm under pressure Understands the importance of safeguarding and professional boundaries Brings

experience working with young people or vulnerable adults (16+)

, ideally in a care, housing, or community setting

What You'll Need

Previous experience supporting vulnerable young people (essential) A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance (essential) Knowledge of safeguarding (adults and children) Computer literacy and strong report-writing skills A qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3) or willingness to work towards it
We have recently released some videos to provide insight into Bedspace's values, culture, and workspace! Follow the link to our careers page below and scroll to find the videos! www.bedspace.co.uk/careers

Please see the YouTube link "Day in the life of a support worker" for an overview on Bedspace Outreach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjlN9TGBweo

About Bedspace

We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we care for and support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users in asylum, leaving care, adults in social care and homeless families and individuals. In 2024, we celebrated our 25th anniversary, during 25 years of Bedspace we've supported over 24,000 people to transform their lives.

At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults in our work. This role involves working closely with children and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our recruitment, selection, and appointment processes we conduct a range of vetting checks including Enhanced DBS and reference checks, to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and those we care for and support are appointed.

If successfully appointed references will be taken for all roles where you have worked with adults and children; additionally, a full work history needs to be included in your CV with explanations for gaps.

At present Bedspace is unable to provide sponsorships.

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,171.80 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you require sponsorship? (unfortunately we are unable to offer this) If successful you will need to have or be willing to get business insurance for your car. Please confirm you are happy with this?
Experience:

Youth work: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving licence and access to a vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person