Job Title: Youth Support Worker
Reports to: Team Leader/Deputy Manager / Registered Manager
Location: Supported Accommodation Service
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: £34,500
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people aged 16–18 years living in supported accommodation, enabling them to develop independence skills, achieve positive outcomes, and successfully transition into adulthood.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive and professional relationships with young people.
- Promote the safety, welfare, and well-being of young people at all times.
- Support young people in achieving the goals identified within their support plans.
- Encourage participation in education, training, employment, and community activities.
- Promote independence through practical support with budgeting, cooking, shopping, cleaning, and maintaining accommodation.
- Support young people to attend appointments and access relevant services.
Safeguarding and Welfare
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people in accordance with company policies and statutory guidance.
- Recognise and report safeguarding concerns, missing-from-home incidents, and any risks to the appropriate persons.
- Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model.
- Support young people to manage challenging situations and make informed decisions.
Record Keeping and Administration
- Maintain accurate and timely records, including daily logs, incident reports, key work sessions, and support notes.
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with GDPR requirements.
- Participate in handovers and contribute to effective communication within the team.
Partnership Working
- Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, education providers, health professionals, families, and other external agencies.
- Attend meetings, reviews, and training sessions as required.
General Duties
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
- Participate in supervision, appraisal, and continuous professional development.
- Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts where required.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
- Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to working hours.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with GDPR requirements.
- Participate in handovers and contribute to effective communication within the team.
Desirable Criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce, Residential Childcare, Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
- Previous experience within supported accommodation or children's services.
- Training in Safeguarding, Child Protection, Prevent, Missing Children, First Aid, and Behaviour Management.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work checks, and an Enhanced DBS check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £34,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
