Pay: £12.71 – £13.50 per hour
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time / Casual Available
Hours: Flexible shifts including evenings and weekends

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join a supported living service supporting young people aged 16–21, including care leavers and individuals transitioning towards independent adulthood.

This role involves providing practical, emotional, and person-centred support to help young people build confidence, develop life skills, and successfully move towards independent living within a supported accommodation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to young people within supported accommodation and household settings.
• Support individuals to develop independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and managing daily responsibilities.
• Deliver emotional support and promote wellbeing, confidence, and resilience.
• Support young people to access education, employment, training, and job application opportunities.
• Assist with support planning, risk assessments, goal setting, and progress monitoring.
• Encourage independence, personal development, and positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding, confidentiality, and company procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to deliver high-quality support.

Requirements

• Previous experience within support work, care, youth work, supported living, leaving care, or social care settings is desirable.
• A caring, reliable, and professional approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries, and person-centred support.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends where required.

Benefits

• £12.71 – £13.50 per hour
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Career progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people to develop essential life skills, increase independence, and achieve positive futures.