About the RoleAre you passionate about empowering young people to build brighter, independent futures? We are looking for dedicated and empathetic Support Workers to join our team in Rotherham. Working within our supported accommodation setting, you will provide guidance, emotional support, and practical life-skills training to care leavers and vulnerable young people aged 16–18 as they transition into adulthood and independent living. Whether you are seeking the stability of a full-time or part-time contract or the flexibility of bank work to fit around your lifestyle, we have opportunities to suit you. Key Responsibilities
- Empower & Guide: Help young people develop core life skills, including budgeting, cooking, tenancy management, job hunting, and education enrolment.
- Person-Centred Support: Create and maintain tailored support plans and risk assessments focused on each young person’s individual goals and needs.
- Sleep-In Coverage: Perform overnight sleep-in duties on rotation to ensure a safe, secure, and reassuring presence in the building.
- Crisis Management & Emotional Support: Handle challenging situations, conflict resolution, or emotional distress with patience, calm, and resilience.
- Key Working: Build strong, positive, and trusting relationships with young people while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
- Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work alongside Social Services, Personal Advisors (PAs), local colleges, mental health services, and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.
- Maintain Standards: Ensure property safety, cleanliness, and clear daily log recording in line with quality standards.
What We Are Looking For
- Availability: Willingness to work on a rota basis, including early/late shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins(essential).
- Experience: Previous experience working with young people, care leavers, or in supported housing/residential care is desirable—though transferrable skills and strong values are equally welcome.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Children and Young People's Workforce (or a willingness to work towards this with full support).
- Core Qualities: High emotional intelligence, resilience, non-judgemental attitude, and strong communication skills.
- Driver: A full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle is preferred, but not strictly essential depending on location.
Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
