Youth Support Worker

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

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

We are looking for dedicated Youth Support Workers 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.

• 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm
• 10:30 pm – 7:30 am
• 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

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

• 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)

• 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

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

• 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.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply via our website:
Youth Support Worker | Hightown Housing Association

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