Youth Support Worker

This is a trauma-informed role where you will support young people to build independence, improve their wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes. You will work with young people who may present with mental health needs, substance misuse, complex behaviours, and high-risk vulnerabilities.

Every day is different, and you'll play a key role in engaging young people, building trusting relationships, completing support and health-related assessments, promoting safety, and encouraging them to develop the skills and confidence needed to live independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred support to young people aged 16–18.
• Build positive and trusting relationships to encourage engagement.
• Support young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
• Work with individuals experiencing substance misuse and complex needs.
• Complete health and wellbeing assessments and contribute to support planning.
• Promote independence, life skills, and positive outcomes.
• Safeguard young people and manage high-risk situations appropriately.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with professionals and partner agencies.
• Work flexibly across day and night shifts.

What We're Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

• Trauma-informed care
• Supporting young people
• Mental health services
• Substance misuse services
• Social care or social services
• Youth work
• Residential care
• Working with high-risk individuals
• Supporting people with complex needs

We also encourage applications from students looking to gain practical experience, including:

• Social Work students (including placement students)
• Psychology students
• Student Mental Health Nurses
• Student Nurses

Other health and social care students with relevant experience or placement requirements

Skills and Qualities

• Compassionate and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build rapport with young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm and resilient under pressure.
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Flexible and reliable.

What We Offer
£12.71 per hour.
Flexible ad hoc work to suit availability.
Up to 3 shifts per week, depending on service needs.
Day and night shifts available.
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within children's and young people's services in a supportive team environment that offers ongoing development opportunities.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.