High Needs Supported Accommodation Worker

Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Salary: From £31,537 up to £34,434 per annum, pro-rata

Grade: H

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours Full-time and 18.5 hours Part-Time, shift-based on a rota

Travel across the county will be required for this role.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?

We're excited to offer a brand-new opportunity to join our expanding Young People's Supported Accommodation Service as a High Needs Supported Accommodation Worker.

About the Role

This is your chance to be part of something fresh, dynamic, and deeply impactful—supporting young people around the ages of 16 and 17 (but at times up to 25) who are living in Supported Accommodation. These young people come from a range of backgrounds and life experiences including being in care or a care leaver, Child in Need, Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children or those who experience homelessness. Some of these young people may also have experienced developmental trauma/adverse childhood experiences or have other complex and challenging behavioural or emotional needs. All of them need caring, nurturing support as they transition to adulthood.

As a High Needs Supported Accommodation Worker, you will:

• Provide day-to-day caring support to young people in both 24/7 staffed and dispersed accommodation settings.
• Be a key worker, building strong, trusting relationships and helping young people develop the skills they need for independent living.
• Support young people across our Core Offer areas: health and wellbeing, education and employment, staying safe, life skills, and more.
  Work flexibly including a- of evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays and sleep-in duty as part of a rota to ensure 24/7 support.
• Collaborate with a wide range of professionals and services to deliver truly integrated, person-centred support.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Empathetic, resilient, and committed to supporting young people
• A great communicator who can build positive relationships and advocate effectively.
• Flexible and proactive, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work across the county wide service when needed (although you will primarily be designated to work in the East or West of the County)
• Transport young people when needed (expenses reimbursed).
• Ideally experienced in working with young people in residential care, supported accommodation or supported housing environment.

You'll need to hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 Diploma or higher related to caring/supporting children

Why Join us?

Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years' service – plus public holidays.

Pension Scheme:

• for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.
• Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.
• And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a service that's making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Teri Owens, Group Manager via email at or on

Help us continue to drive positive change and join our skilled and dedicated team – we look forward to receiving your application

Key dates:

Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025

Interviews: Friday 24th and Monday 27th October 2025

Key Documents:

Job Description

Total Rewards Brochure

An enhanced DBS is required for this post.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

High Needs Supported Accommodation Worker

Salary: £31,537 - £34,434 per annum, pro-rata

Posted: 07/10/2025

Closing date: 19/10/2025

Closing time: 23:59