Youth Support Worker

Contract: Full-Time
Hours: 173 hours per month, including evenings, weekends and sleep-in duties
Pay: £12.71 per hour (Unqualified) | £12.92 per hour (Qualified) | £70 per sleep-in
We are recruiting for a Leaving Care Worker to support young people aged 16+ transitioning from care to independent living within supported accommodation and community-based settings.
This role involves delivering person-centred support to help young people develop practical life skills, improve wellbeing, access education, training, employment, and maintain suitable accommodation while preparing for adulthood.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide direct support to young people aged 16+ transitioning from care to independence.
* Deliver 1-1 support, keyworking sessions, and independent living training.
* Develop, implement, and review support plans in partnership with young people, families, social workers, and professionals.
* Support young people with life skills, budgeting, tenancy readiness, education, employment, training, and community engagement.
* Maintain accurate records, reports, case notes, and documentation in line with policies and regulatory standards.
* Follow support plans, risk assessments, behaviour management plans, and safeguarding procedures.
* Build positive working relationships with housing providers, education providers, employers, local authorities, and external agencies.
* Promote participation, wellbeing, social inclusion, and positive outcomes for young people.
* Work flexibly across different settings including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts.
Requirements
* A caring, compassionate, and reliable approach.
* Good communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, and professional boundaries.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties.
* Previous experience within care, support work, youth work, leaving care, supported accommodation, or related settings is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Benefits
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Support to gain recognised qualifications
* Career progression opportunities
* Employee wellbeing and assistance support
* Paid birthday leave (8 hours)
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve successful outcomes as they transition into adulthood