COMMUNITY HOSTING AND SUPPORT
NOW HIRING
Experienced Support Worker / Senior Support Worker
Supported Accommodation (16+)
Location: West London (Hounslow, Hayes and surrounding areas)
Support Worker Rate: GBP 14.00 per hour
Senior Support Worker Rate: GBP 15.50 per hour
Waking Nights: Paid at standard hourly rate
Sleep-In Rate: GBP 70.00 per sleep-in shift
Hours: Full-Time, Part-Time and Bank Available
Shift Pattern: Days, evenings, weekends, waking nights and sleep-in duties as required
ABOUT COMMUNITY HOSTING AND SUPPORT
Community Hosting and Support provides high-quality supported accommodation for young people aged 16-17 within Ofsted-regulated services.
We support young people transitioning from high-risk situations towards safer independence through safeguarding, emotional support, structured routines, practical life skills and positive relationship-building.
Our approach is trauma-informed, child-centred and outcome-focused, ensuring young people feel safe, supported and empowered to achieve positive outcomes.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for passionate, resilient and motivated Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to join our specialist supported accommodation services across West London.
You will support young people who may have experienced trauma, exploitation, placement breakdown, missing episodes, emotional or behavioural difficulties, family breakdown or mental health challenges.
This role involves helping young people build independence, stability and confidence while ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing remain at the centre of practice.
As this is a supported accommodation service, staff will play a key role in promoting independence, maintaining a safe environment and supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.
Senior Support Workers will also assist with shift leadership, placement coordination and supporting the wider staff team.
Applicants must have previous experience working with challenging behaviour and within an Ofsted-regulated children’s service, supported accommodation service or residential childcare setting.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supporting young people with independence and daily living skills
- Promoting positive routines, education and wellbeing
- Safeguarding young people from risk, exploitation and harm
- Building positive and professional relationships
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and behaviour management
- Completing daily logs, incident reports and risk records
- Contributing to risk assessments, placement plans and support planning
- Producing accurate and professional written reports and documentation
- Working alongside social workers and partner agencies
- Supporting appointments, education and community engagement
- Maintaining professional boundaries and safeguarding standards
- Following company policies, safeguarding procedures and Ofsted expectations
ADDITIONAL SENIOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading shifts and supporting staff teams
- Supporting safeguarding and risk management oversight
- Assisting with placement planning and compliance
- Supporting and mentoring new staff members
- Liaising with external professionals and management
- Supporting audits, monitoring and service development
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Experience supporting young people within supported accommodation, residential childcare, semi-independent or similar settings
- Experience working with young people who present challenging behaviour, emotional and behavioural difficulties, trauma-related behaviours or complex needs
- Previous experience working within an Ofsted-regulated service
- Good understanding of safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries
- Strong written communication, report writing and recording skills
- Ability to complete professional documentation including daily logs, incident reports, risk assessments, placement plans and support records
- Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems and Microsoft Office
- Calm, resilient and professional approach to challenging situations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible, reliable and team-focused attitude
- Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- Trauma-informed practice
- Understanding of exploitation, contextual safeguarding and missing-from-care risks
- Mental health or behavioural support experience
- Experience supporting young people transitioning towards independence
- Experience leading shifts, mentoring staff or supervising practice for Senior Support Worker applicants
No specific qualification is required. Relevant experience working with young people in supported accommodation, residential childcare or other Ofsted-regulated services is essential.
A driving licence is not essential for this role.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive hourly rates
- Waking night opportunities
- GBP 70.00 sleep-in payment
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive management team
- Flexible working opportunities
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives
SAFER RECRUITMENT
Community Hosting and Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and safer recruitment procedures.
Community Hosting and Support is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably experienced candidates who share our commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
