Support Worker Supported Living

Support Worker – Supported Accommodation (Young People)

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