Role: Support Worker (Supported Accommodation for Care Leavers)
Location:Swindon
Salary: £13– £15 per hour, £25k-£28k FTE (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, rota based (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)
Service: Ofsted Regulated Supported Accommodation for 3 young people (16–25)
About Us
We are Pealby Living and we are a newly established supported accommodation provider dedicated to helping young people aged 16–25 build the skills and confidence they need to transition safely into independent living.
Our homes offer a nurturing, structured, and empowering environment where every young person is supported to reach their full potential.
We work closely with local authorities, social workers, and safeguarding teams to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance under the Ofsted Supported Accommodation Regulations.
About the Role
We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and motivated Support Workers to join our Ofsted regulated transition service for care leavers aged 16–25.
You will play a vital role in helping young people build independence, develop life skills, and feel safe, supported, and empowered as they move towards adulthood.
This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will provide trauma-informed support, build positive relationships, and help young people overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing emotional and practical support to young people transitioning from care
- Supporting young people with independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and managing appointments
- Promoting young person voice in all planning and decision‑making
- Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, following clear reporting procedures
- Using de‑escalation techniques to manage conflict or heightened emotions
- Supporting young people with education, training, employment, and community engagement
- Maintaining accurate, objective, Ofsted‑compliant records
- Working collaboratively with social workers, YOT (Youth Offending Team), mental health services, and other professionals
- Being a positive, consistent, and reliable presence in young people’s lives
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need years of experience — what matters most is your values, attitude, and commitment to young people.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is compassionate, patient, and emotionally resilient
- Understands safeguarding, boundaries, and professional conduct
- Can build trusting, trauma‑informed relationships
- Communicates clearly and respectfully
- Can remain calm and solution‑focused under pressure
- Works well as part of a team and independently
- Is committed to inclusive practice and anti‑discriminatory values
- Is willing to work shifts, including evenings and weekends
Qualifications
A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or Children & Young People is helpful but not essential — full training is provided.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications
Opportunity to be part of a brand new start-up team
- Career progression opportunities within the organisation
Our organisation is committed to safer recruitment practices. The safety and wellbeing of the people we support is of paramount importance and we take all necessary steps to ensure that our recruitment process is safe, fair and compliant with relevant safeguarding guidelines. All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right to work checks.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a service that genuinely changes lives, we’d love to hear from you. Send your most up to date CV to: [email protected].
Look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Swindon SN2 1SN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
