Location: Southampton
Hours: 30 hours per week on a 3-week rolling rota (Overtime Avaliable)
Start Date: ASAP
Make a Real Difference Every Day
At Progression Care, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to build a positive future.
We're looking for compassionate, motivated Support Workers to help young people aged 16–18 develop the confidence, resilience, and independence they need to thrive.
Build a Career, Not Just a Job
At Progression Care, we're committed to investing in our people. From day one, you'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, and opportunities to gain nationally recognised NVQ Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications. Whether you're looking to build on your existing experience or progress into senior or management roles, we'll support your professional development every step of the way.
If you're passionate about making a lasting difference in young people's lives, you'll find a rewarding career with us.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Support Worker, you'll play an important role in helping young people prepare for independent adulthood.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering structured one-to-one key work sessions focused on agreed outcomes and individual goals
- Developing and reviewing person-centred support plans
- Encouraging independence and teaching essential life skills
- Supporting engagement with education, employment, apprenticeships, and training
- Promoting positive wellbeing, healthy relationships, and social inclusion
- Supporting with budgeting, meal planning, cooking, shopping, and maintaining a safe, clean home
- Completing accurate daily records, incident reports, and key work documentation
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
- Participating in weekends and contracted sleep-ins as part of the rota
Please note: This role does not involve personal care.
What We're Looking ForEssential
- Minimum 1 year's experience working with vulnerable young people
- Right to work in the UK
- Good communication, literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills
- Willingness to complete mandatory training and an enhanced DBS check
- Ability to provide two professional references and one character reference
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to your own vehicle with business insurance
Pay
- £13.00 per hour
- £75.00 per sleep-in
- Annual Salary: £27,480.00 (includes contracted sleep-ins)
Rota Pattern
- Week 1: 2 sleep-ins
- Week 2: 2 sleep-ins
- Week 3: 2 sleep-ins
Shift Pattern
Long day shifts from 8:00am–11:00pm, followed by a sleep-in where required (11:00pm–8:00am). Rotas include weekends and are planned over a rolling three-week cycle.
Why You'll Love Our Rota
✔ Up to 8 consecutive days off between working blocks
✔ Consistent 3-week rolling rota so you can plan your life in advance
✔ Long shifts mean more quality time away from work
✔ Permanent 30-hour contract with excellent work-life balance
What We Offer
- £13.00 per hour
- £75.00 per contracted sleep-in
- Annual salary of £27,480.00, including contracted sleep-ins
- Overtime opportunities
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Free enhanced DBS*
- Free induction training*
- Funded NVQ Level 3 & Level 5 qualifications
- Ongoing learning and professional development
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Casual dress
- A friendly and supportive team where your contribution is truly valued
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can build meaningful relationships, empower young people to achieve independence, and be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join Progression Care—where every day is an opportunity to change a life.
Pay: £27,480.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
