Youth Support Worker

Position: Youth Support Worker (Permanent)
Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Watford YPHS!

Position:
Youth Support Worker

Location:

Watford
Salary: £25,857 per annum

Hours:

Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Join our compassionate team at Watford YPHS, supporting young people agedto feel respected, included and empowered as they build independence and work toward brighter futures.

The Role

Create personalised support plans
Promote life skills and practical independence
Support access to education, training and employment
Provide compassionate emotional support and respond to crises
Signpost to health and wellbeing services
Work shifts of 2.30pm-10.30pm, 10.30pm-7.30am, 7.30am-3.30pm (including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins)
Transport young people when needed (full UK driving licence + business insurance required)
Training & Requirements

Understanding of trauma and a non-judgemental approach
Strong communication and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Commitment to start NVQ Level 3 (Children & Young People’s Workforce) within one year
Sign up to the DBS Update Service Hightown Benefits

£25,857 per annum (37.5 hours per week)
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers
Mileage paid for car usage
Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)
Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus
Annual salary and cost of living review
Ongoing training and development
Employee assistance helpline

Appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer