Young Person’s Support Worker

Are you caring, resilient and motivated to make a genuine difference
?

• Support young people with their wellbeing, confidence and independence
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• Coach practical skills including cooking, budgeting, shopping and managing a home
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• Encourage education, employment and personal goals.
• Build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Help young people develop the skills they need for a successful transition to independence.
• Work with colleagues and partner agencies to provide effective support.
• Maintain accurate records and help create a safe, welcoming environment.
• Promote safeguarding and respond appropriately to incidents and concerns.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, reliable and positive
  , with a genuine desire to help young people succeed.
• Confident working independently and lone working with up to 5–6 young people
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• Calm and resilient when faced with challenging situations.
• A strong communicator with good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Experienced in supporting young or vulnerable people.
• Committed to completing an NVQ Level 4 in Children and Young People
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Experience in supported accommodation, social care or trauma-informed practice is desirable.

• £13.67 per hour
• £32,846 per annum
• 37 hours per week
• Based in Bournemouth & Poole
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• Full UK driving licence essential as the role covers two locations.
• Lone working is required, including overnight sleep-ins. A private room is provided
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• Employee-Owned Trust – share in our success.
• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, increasing with service.
• Free DBS and Blue Light Card
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• Fully paid induction and ongoing training.
• Funded qualifications and genuine career progression.
• Salary progression after probation based on relevant qualifications or achievement of NVQ Level 4.
• Overtime and sleep-in enhancements.
• Long-service awards of up to £2,000
  .
• Referral bonuses and company events.
• Join an organisation with 20+ years’ experience supporting children and young people.

If you want a role where every day brings the opportunity to help a young person grow in confidence, develop new skills and take another step towards independence
, we’d love to hear from you.

Beaufort Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and robust safer recruitment procedures.