Youth Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Ilford, United Kingdom Assura Support Ltd Full time

**About the Role**:
We’re looking for a committed and emotionally intelligent Support Worker to join our semi-independent homes for young people aged 16+.

This isn’t just a shift-based job, it’s a meaningful career empowering young people to build independence, resilience, and life skills as they transition into adulthood.

You’ll be part of a supportive, professional team that provides consistent support and structure. The kind of environment where young people can genuinely thrive.

**What You’ll Be Doing**:

- Supporting young people (16+) in semi-independent living to develop life skills and confidence
- Acting as a positive role model, someone who listens, challenges, and encourages
- Supporting with behaviour management and emotional regulation
- Writing clear daily logs, handovers, and progress reports
- Liaising with social workers, families, and professionals to ensure consistent support
- Planning and participating in activities, outings, and key work sessions
- Promoting safety, respect, and inclusion at all times

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Experience supporting young people in care, education, or youth work settings
- Strong communication, empathy, and professionalism
- Resilience and emotional maturity - able to stay calm under pressure
- Organised and confident with written documentation
- A genuine commitment to helping young people achieve their goals

**Shift Pattern**:
This role involves **a mix of day shifts, evening shifts, and sleep-ins** on a rota basis.
Applicants **must be flexible and able to work across weekdays and weekends.** Consistency is vital for the young people we support.

If you have set days or times you can’t work, this role may not be suitable.
- **Please note**:_
- _We are _**not offering bank (ad-hoc)**_ _positions for this role._
- _**Sponsorship is not available**_at this time_**.**_Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK._

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Health & wellbeing programme

Application question(s):

- Are you flexible and able to work across weekdays and weekends, doing a combination of day shifts, evening shifts, and sleep-ins on a rota basis?

**Experience**:

- working with young people: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Enhanced DBS for the Child and Adult Workforce (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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