Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Chorley Lancashire, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with mental health, substance misuse and learning disabilities. As a Youth Support Worker, you will make a real difference to individual’s quality of life as you engage with people to improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you will gain the experience and training you need to progress your career with us.

As a Youth Support Worker, you will join The Lancashire Young People supported accommodation services that supports 18 young people (Aged 16- 21) across two location in Chorley –(Parker House and The Bridge ) who are threatened with homelessness/ leaving care/ looked after children or young people at risk.

Role Responsibility

As a Youth Support Worker, you will have knowledge and experience of working with young people with complex needs, homelessness, children who are looked after and in transition to leaving care or care leavers who struggle to maintain a tenancy as a result of complex and an unmet need. You will be able to support young people and to maximise their benefits, gain independent living skills, promote independence, health wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices as well as supporting them to maximise their involvement in local training, education, and employment opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re ideally looking for a Youth Support Worker with an NVQ 3/experience/ qualification in Youth / Social work, as well as solid understanding of homelessness and the impact this has on the wellbeing of young people. You will have experience in support planning, re-engaging and motivating young people to participate in employment and work programmes, education, training, volunteering and skill building opportunities. As a Youth Support worker, the hours of work are flexible to the service needs and include some evening and weekend working. You will be expected to prioritize your own case load and use your initiative to plan and implement agreed action to meet set deadlines.

As a great team player with lots of energy, you’ll need strong communication skills, a flexible approach and positive attitude to achieve targets in a challenging environment which requires empathy, understanding and patience.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

You will get 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

Turning Point

Attached documents Apply



  • Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We have a new exciting role for a Senior Support Worker to join our team in Coppull, Chorley.We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to work at our supported living service for adults with a learning...


  • Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Creative Support is looking for a caring, dynamic and highly motivated person to help manage nine high-quality learning disability support services in Chorley and Wigan. You will be working alongside the Registered Manager to maintain an overview of the services, lead a highly-motivated team of support workers and contribute to the further development of...


  • Chorley, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We have a new exciting role for a Senior Support Worker to join our team in Coppull, Chorley. We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to work at our supported living service for adults with a learning...


  • Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Our new Chorley ABI Service will provide a bespoke adapted supported living services for a man moving out of a hospital setting. The service will offer an empowering model of support which will enable him to lead a fulfilling and valued life - being part of his family, participating in his local community, developing independent living skills and achieve his...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    Job Introduction At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with mental health, substance misuse and learning disabilities. As a Night Support Worker, you will make a real difference to individual’s quality of life as you engage with people to remain safe and feel supported at all times. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    Job Introduction At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with mental health, substance misuse and learning disabilities. As a Night Support Worker, you will make a real difference to individual’s quality of life as you engage with people to remain safe and feel supported at all times. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and...

  • Support Worker

    6 days ago


    Clitheroe, Lancashire, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support We are looking for a friendly Support Worker to provide personalised support to adults with a learning disability living at our supported living service in Barrow, Cumbria. You will have a can-do approach with the acknowledgement of positive behaviour support to ensure...


  • Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Creative Support Ltd Full time

    We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our team at Creative Support Ltd. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, individualized support to our service users, who have a wide range of care needs, including learning disabilities, physical needs, and support needs.The Senior Support Worker will be responsible...

  • Senior Support Worker

    1 month ago


    Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker for our supported living and outreach service in Blackpool which provides person centred support to adults with learning disabilities, some of whom have autism spectrum conditions and complex needs.We are looking for an experienced carer to help lead a team of staff and provide care and support to individuals at our...

  • Relief Support Worker

    1 month ago


    Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Are you looking for a diverse role that is fun, stimulating and rewarding every day?Creative Support is looking for warm, reliable and proactive Relief Support Workers to join our friendly staff team in Blackpool, Lancashire. Here we provide quality care and support for service users with support needs that may include: learning disabilities, autism,...

  • Senior Support Worker

    1 month ago


    Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker for our supported living and outreach service in Blackpool which provides person centred support to adults with learning disabilities, some of whom have autism spectrum conditions and complex needs. We are looking for an experienced carer to help lead a team of staff and provide care and support to individuals at...


  • Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker for our supported living and outreach service in Blackpool which provides person centred support to adults with learning disabilities, some of whom have autism spectrum conditions and complex needs. We are looking for an experienced carer to help lead a team of staff and provide care and support to individuals at...

  • Senior Support Worker

    1 month ago


    Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker for our supported living and outreach service in Blackpool which provides person centred support to adults with learning disabilities, some of whom have autism spectrum conditions and complex needs.We are looking for an experienced carer to help lead a team of staff and provide care and support to individuals at our...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Fleetwood, Lancashire, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Creative Support are currently looking for a caring individual to take on our Relief Housing Support Worker role in Fleetwood, Blackpool, providing the highest standards of care to individuals with mental health/complex needs. We are looking for someone who is approachable and warm and able to connect with the individuals we support. Support Worker...


  • Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Creative Support are currently looking for a caring individual to take on our Relief Housing Support Worker role in Fleetwood, Blackpool, providing the highest standards of care to individuals with mental health/complex needs.This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in mental health. We are looking for someone who is...

  • Night Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with mental health, substance misuse and learning disabilities. As a Youth Support Worker, you will make a real difference to individual’s quality of life as you engage with people to improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life...

  • Night Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with mental health, substance misuse and learning disabilities. As a Youth Support Worker, you will make a real difference to individual’s quality of life as you engage with people to improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life...


  • Fleetwood, Lancashire, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Creative Support are currently looking for a caring individual to take on our Relief Housing Support Worker role in Fleetwood, Blackpool, providing the highest standards of care to individuals with mental health/complex needs. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in mental health. We are looking for someone who is...

  • Night Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with mental health, substance misuse and learning disabilities. As a Night Support Worker, you will make a real difference to individual’s quality of life as you engage with people to remain safe and feel supported at all times. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your...

  • Night Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    At Turning Point, we support people across The UK with mental health, substance misuse and learning disabilities. As a Night Support Worker, you will make a real difference to individual’s quality of life as you engage with people to remain safe and feel supported at all times. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your...