Support Worker – Supported Living (Ages 16–25)
Hours: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible shifts
Salary: £13.10 per hour
About the Role
You’ll be joining a small, dedicated team providing person‑centred, trauma‑informed support to young people transitioning into adulthood. Our service supports individuals aged 17–25 who may have experienced care, homelessness, exploitation, mental health challenges, or other complex life experiences.
Your role is to walk alongside each young person, never ahead, never behind, helping them build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Building safe, trusting relationships through consistent, compassionate support
- Supporting young people with daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and managing appointments
- Encouraging education, employment, and positive community engagement
- Providing emotional support using a calm, trauma‑informed approach
- Supporting young people to understand and manage their own wellbeing
- Working collaboratively with social workers, mental health teams, housing providers, and other professionals
- Keeping clear, factual records and escalating safeguarding concerns immediately
- Promoting independence while respecting each young person’s pace, culture, identity, and lived experience