Floating Support Worker
- This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship.
This role offers a starting salary within Nacro’s pay structure of £26,807 plus unsociable hour working allowances with expected progression to £27,477 plus unsociable working allowances within the first year, subject to meeting clear criteria and performance standards, with further pay progression available in the future. Nacro’s pay framework provides transparent progression points and supports ongoing professional development and career growth.
We are Nacro, we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.
That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.
We see your future, whatever the past.
This role requires regular travel across an allocated area and therefore, a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle with business insurance are essential.
As a Floating Support Worker, you’ll work alongside our residential teams directly with young people transitioning into, sustaining, or moving on from Nacro accommodation. You will deliver targeted pieces of work to help them build essential life skills, develop independence, and successfully manage their tenancies.
Your support will be tailored, meaningful, and flexible — delivered where the young person needs you most, whether at home, in the community, or at our service bases.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver person-centred support that engages young people to meet the need identified
- Motivate and empower young people to work towards their goals and outcomes.
- Deliver practical life skills sessions
- Record progress, outcomes, and contact accurately and on time.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners while maintaining confidentiality.
- Positively model professional behaviour and boundaries.
About You
You’ll be someone who brings positive energy, compassion, and resilience to the role. You understand the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and are committed to guiding them toward independence.
Essential Experience
- Experience working with vulnerable adults, children, or young people.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel across Lincolnshire.
Desirable Experience
- Professional experience in a similar support role.
Skills
- Clear, accurate written communication.
- Ability to build constructive relationships with diverse individuals.
- Confident participating in meetings and escalating concerns.
- Strong planning skills with ability to meet deadlines and targets.
- Competent with Microsoft Office (including Excel).
- Good diary and workload management.
Personal Attributes
- Honest, trustworthy, and confident.
- Positive, can-do attitude.
- Reliable, motivated, and supportive.
- Flexible and able to think on your feet.
- Curious, diligent, and committed to making a difference.
- A strong role model with a professional approach.
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Nacro is fair and inclusive employer
At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records. Convictions are not discussed at application stage and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially. For advice, contact our confidential Criminal Record Support Service on 0300 123 1999 or [email protected].
