Supported Accommodation Worker

2 days ago

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL Full time £29,264 - £31,537 per year

Salary: From £29,064 up to £31,537 per annum, pro rata

Grade: G

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time (37 hours) and Part time (18.5 hours) positions available

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for Supported Accommodation Workers to join our Children and Young People's Services team, working primarily with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) across North Yorkshire.

About the Role

As a Supported Accommodation Worker, you will provide day-to-day caring support and interventions to young people living in supported accommodation. You will work closely with them to build resilience, develop life skills, and prepare for adulthood. This role is key to delivering our Core Offer, which includes:

  • Health and Emotional Wellbeing
  • Education, Training and Employment
  • Staying Safe
  • Preparing for Adult Life
  • Self-Care
  • Social and Recreational Opportunities
  • Building Community and Support Networks

You will act as a Key Worker, developing individual progress plans and working collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for young people.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience working with young people aged 16–25, ideally in a social care or supported accommodation setting.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding principles and child protection.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to converse confidently in English.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and occasional sleep-ins.
  • Commitment to promoting independence and resilience in young people.

A Level 3 Diploma (or willingness to work towards it) and an enhanced DBS check are required.

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.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Teri Owens, Group Manager No Wrong Door, via email at

Key documents

Job

Total rewards brochure

Key dates

Closing date: Tuesday 16th December 2025

Interview date: Monday 22nd December 2025

If you would like a general discussion about social work or other opportunities, please contact Samantha Clayton on Help us continue to drive positive change and join our skilled and dedicated team – we look forward to receiving your application

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.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

Supported Accommodation Worker

Salary: £29,064 - £31,537

Posted: 05/12/2025

Closing date: 16/12/2025

Closing time: 23:59

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