Leaving Care Support Worker – £30,000+ Earning Potential | Paid Mileage | Day & Night Shifts
Salary: Circa £30,000 per year + overtime, paid mileage and sleep-in payments
£39,000+ earning potential available through additional shifts, overtime and mileage
Full-time, Permanent | Day & Night Shifts | Must Drive
Are you looking for a role where every day you make a real difference?
We are looking for passionate and dedicated Leaving Care Support Workers to join our team supporting young people aged 16–18 years old (with occasional support for young people aged 13–18) as they transition from care into independence.
This is more than just a support role. You will be a trusted adult, positive role model and someone who helps young people develop the confidence, life skills and resilience they need for their future.
You will work with young people who may have experienced trauma, instability and difficult life circumstances. We are looking for people who can combine compassion with boundaries, provide guidance when needed and build strong, positive relationships.
Why join us?
We offer excellent earning opportunities and a supportive environment where you can build a rewarding career.
Benefits include:
- Circa £30,000 annual earning potential depending on qualifications, shift pattern and hours worked
- Overtime opportunities available for staff who want to increase their earnings
- 45p per mile paid travel throughout your shift (when using your own vehicle with business insurance)
- £50 payment for sleep-in shifts
- Enhanced pay for selected Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year
- Paid training and a comprehensive three-week induction
- Fully funded qualifications through ACT
- 210 hours annual leave per year
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Career progression into Senior Support Worker and Management roles
- 24/7 support through our on-call system
- Paid on-call opportunities
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
- EAP wellness app and counselling support
- Team-building days and events
- Blue Light Card discounts
About the role
As a Leaving Care Support Worker, you will support young people to develop the skills needed to live independently and achieve their goals.
Your role will include:
- Working on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis supporting young people
- Helping young people develop independence and confidence
- Supporting with life skills including budgeting, cooking, cleaning and managing bills
- Helping young people maintain their accommodation and develop tenancy skills
- Supporting access to education, training and employment opportunities
- Encouraging positive choices and healthy relationships
- Supporting young people to access appropriate services and external agencies
- Organising and attending social activities
- Acting as a positive role model
- Completing accurate records, reports and paperwork
- Attending meetings, training and reviews when required
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting young people
- Calm, patient and confident when dealing with challenging behaviour
- Able to build trusting relationships with young people who have experienced trauma
- Flexible and willing to work a mixture of day and night shifts
- Reliable and adaptable when covering additional shifts
- Confident setting boundaries and challenging behaviours appropriately
- Able to maintain professional records and complete paperwork to a high standard
- Committed to helping young people achieve independence
Essential requirements:
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to your own vehicle
- Business insurance (required for mileage payments)
- Flexibility to work day and night shifts when required
- Ability to attend training and team meetings
Desirable:
- Experience working within children’s residential care, supported living or a similar setting
- Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People, Health & Social Care or equivalent
Flexible working options available
We offer a range of contracts including:
- Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
- Part-time hours (20/25 hours available)
- Bank and zero-hour contracts
Full-time employees may have the opportunity to work additional hours up to 48 hours per week where they choose to opt out of the Working Time Regulations.
If you want a career where you can genuinely change a young person’s future, we would love to hear from you.
All roles are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Can you please confirm if you have a full UK driving license as this is a key requirement of the role?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
