Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Worker - Young People’s Housing Service (Watford)

Full time - 37.5 hours per week - £25,857pa

We are looking for dedicated Youth Support Worker's to join our Young People’s Services team. This is a great opportunity for people who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals and move forward into independent, fulfilling lives.

Watford YPHS provides supported housing for 16-19-year-olds in need, with 11 rooms across two schemes. It also offers two unstaffed move-on schemes for 18-24-year-olds with lower support needs.

Shift Patterns:

2.30pm - 10.30pm

10.30pm - 7.30am

7.30am - 3.30pm

Support Worker’s must be prepared to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, as part of a consistent rota.

As a Youth Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping young people develop the practical and emotional skills they need to live independently.

What You Will Do:

Create tailored support plans that promote independence and life skills
Encourage access to education, training, and employment
Signpost to health, mental health, and substance support services
Build trusting relationships and provide emotional support
Respond to crises and contribute to safeguarding plans
Work flexibly on a 24-hour rota (including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins - paid extra)
Transport young people when needed (full UK driving licence and business insurance required)
What We Are looking for:

Understanding of trauma and a non-judgemental approach
Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to diverse needs
Team player who can also work independently in a fast-paced environment

Training & Compliance:

Commit to starting NVQ Level 3 (Children & Young People’s Workforce) within one year
Sign up to the DBS Update Service Hightown Benefits:

Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract
Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review
Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support
Employee assistance helpline

Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.

We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer