Leaving Care Support Worker

Rotherwood • Permanent • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • £12.71 / hour • 1d ago

Pay: £12.71 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Permanent Positions Available
Shifts: Days (8:00am - 8:00pm) or Nights (8:00pm - 8:00am)
No Sleep-Ins Required | Waking Nights Only

We are recruiting on behalf of a new supported accommodation service in Failsworth, Oldham, supporting young people aged 16-18 on a 1:1 basis.

This service provides support to young people with a range of needs including mental health challenges, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, emotional and behavioural needs, trauma backgrounds and young people transitioning towards independence.

We are looking for dedicated and resilient individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

As a Youth Support Worker, you will provide tailored 1:1 support to young people within the service, promoting independence, wellbeing and personal development.

You will build positive relationships, encourage engagement in education, employment and training, and support young people to develop essential life skills while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 support to young people aged 16-18.
Build positive, professional and trusting relationships.
Support young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.
Encourage independence and daily living skills.
Promote engagement with education, employment and training.
Support young people to access community activities and appointments.
Maintain accurate records, daily notes and incident reports.
Follow safeguarding procedures and risk management plans.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes.

Experience Required

We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults.

Transferable experience may include:

SEMH Schools
Residential Childcare
Supported Accommodation
Youth Work
Mental Health Services
Behaviour Support
Care Leavers Services
Substance Misuse Services

Essential Requirements

Previous support work, care or youth-based experience.
Enhanced DBS covering both Adults and Children (or willingness to obtain one).
Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

Why Apply?

Join a brand-new service from the beginning.
Make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
Full-time permanent opportunities available.
Ongoing training and development.
Supportive management team.
Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

If you have experience supporting young people and are passionate about helping them achieve independence and positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

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