Support Worker, Youth Development

We require suitably experienced and enthusiastic Support workers to join our team.

You will be expected to work within a rota system, including sleep‑in duties, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights.

On top of the basic salary, colleagues also receive enhancements for working after 8 pm, on weekends and bank holidays. A sleep‑in allowance is also paid.

The successful candidate will work alongside a team of support workers in supported accommodation settings for young people in the care of the local authority and care leavers aged 16‑21 years. The key feature of the service is supported by motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated staff who are committed to developing aspirations for young people.

You will support young people to develop aspirations for a successful future. Provide supported accommodation through which young people can develop the necessary skills to live independently. Provide support and encouragement to young people to sustain education and employment.

We have a progression pathway available to employees to support their personal development and progression, including access to a Level 4 apprenticeship in Children, Young People and Families.

For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact:

Julie Connolly – Registered manager – Julie.c

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.