Location: Supported Accommodation Service
Hours:
- Day shift: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Late sleep shift: 5:00pm – 8:30am
(Shifts worked on a rota basis)
About the Role
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our Supported Accommodation service for young people. You will play a key role in helping young people develop independence, life skills, and confidence, while ensuring they feel safe, listened to, and supported.
You will work as part of a flexible and creative team, building trusting relationships and delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support. This role includes key worker responsibilities, where you will coordinate and personalise support to help young people achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nurturing, trauma-informed support that meets the individual needs, wishes, and aspirations of young people
- Act as a positive role model, maintaining high standards and a safe, supportive environment
- Deliver regular key work sessions focused on developing independence and life skills
- Support young people with education, employment, training, leisure activities, finances, and benefit claims
- Work closely with social workers, personal advisors, and other professionals to support positive outcomes
- Safeguard young people and follow all relevant policies, procedures, and Ofsted regulations
- Maintain accurate, timely, and person-centred records using electronic systems
- Support young people to plan and prepare for their move-on to independent living.
What We’re Looking For
- A warm, calm, and non-judgemental approach
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
- Good IT skills and willingness to learn new systems
- A genuine commitment to trauma-informed and psychologically informed practice
- Ability to remain calm and solution-focused under pressure
What We Offer
- Meaningful work supporting young people to build their futures
- A supportive team environment
- Ongoing training, supervision, and development opportunities
- A varied role where no two days are the same
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to make a real difference in their lives, we would love to hear from you.
