Support Worker for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Young People

2 weeks ago

Thorpe St Andrew North West NR, United Kingdom TBN PEOPLE SUPPORT LTD Full time £1,200 - £12,000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team supporting Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) aged 16–18 within a semi-independent accommodation setting. The role is focused on safeguarding, emotional support, cultural sensitivity, and helping young people develop essential life skills as they transition toward independence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day support, guidance, and supervision to young people in the home.
  • Build trusting, professional relationships with UASC, promoting their emotional wellbeing and cultural identity.
  • Support young people with developing independence skills including cooking, budgeting, cleaning, travel training, and accessing education/employment.
  • Assist with key work sessions, completing support plans, risk assessments, incident reports, and daily logs.
  • Safeguard young people in line with organisational and statutory requirements, raising concerns immediately.
  • Support young people to attend health appointments, legal meetings, Home Office interviews, and other important commitments.
  • Promote inclusion and help young people integrate safely into the local community.
  • Work collaboratively with social workers, interpreters, education providers, and external agencies.
  • Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation, modelling positive behaviour at all times.
  • Contribute to rota cover, ensuring 24/7 support is consistently provided.
  • Updating support plans and risk assessments under the supervision of management.

Requirements

  • Experience supporting vulnerable young people (care leavers, UASC, youth homelessness, residential, supported accommodation or similar).
  • Understanding of the challenges faced by asylum-seeking young people, including trauma, displacement, cultural differences, and language barriers.
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to follow procedures.
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to remain calm, patient, and empathetic.
  • Ability to complete clear, accurate written records and reports.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Desirable: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent; full driving licence; experience working with interpreters or multi-agency teams.

What We Offer

  • Full training, induction, and ongoing professional development.
  • Supportive management and a positive team culture.
  • Opportunities for progression within the organisation.
  • The opportunity to transform the lives of vulnerable young people.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover statement outlining your relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21-£12.30 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 48 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Flexitime
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TBN 151124

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