Bank Youth Support Worker

Kudos Support; Oswestry; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Kudos Support is launching a new service for young people and seeks a Bank Youth Support Worker. This role involves empowering young individuals aged 16+ to navigate their transition to independence by offering emotional and practical support, coupled with career progression opportunities in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Retail discount schemes

Health benefits including access to healthcare

Ongoing training and professional development

Job stability and long-term prospects in a growing organisation

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience working with children or young people.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Able to cook and coach young people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people with independent living skills.
• Providing emotional support and promoting wellbeing.
• Helping maintain a safe and supportive living environment.

Skills

Confidence in dealing with complex behaviour

Resilience

Good communication

Nurturing approach

Basic computer literacy

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Join Kudos Support as a Bank Youth Support Worker – Empowering Young Lives and Shaping Futures

Location: Oswestry, Shropshire
Salary: £14.00 per hour + £50 per sleep-in
Contract: Bank Flexible – required to cover days and sleep nights
Start Date: Service launching soon – be part of our founding team.

Kudos Support is a new and dynamic supported accommodation provider for young people aged 16+, focused on empowering them to build brighter, more independent futures. Our services are designed to support young people as they transition into adulthood, helping them develop life skills, build confidence.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate: £14.00 + £50 per sleep-in
• Real career progression opportunities as we grow — take your next step into team leadership, training, or management
• A supportive, inclusive team culture from day one
• Job stability and long-term prospects in a growing organisation with ambitious goals
• Ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and professional development
• Regular supervision and wellbeing check-ins
• Retail discount schemes to help you save on everyday purchases
• Health benefits, including access to healthcare and wellbeing resources, to ensure your physical and mental wellbeing is well supported

The Role:

As a Support Worker at Kudos Support, you will play an active and deeply rewarding role in supporting young people aged 16+ who may face challenges such as autism, neurodivergence, or past trauma. You will be part of their journey to independence, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in adulthood.

This is more than just a job — it is a chance to be a consistent, positive influence in a young person’s life, and to progress in a stable and growing career path.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting young people with independent living skills – cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and more
• Encouraging positive routines and healthy relationships
• Providing emotional support and promoting wellbeing
• Responding calmly and confidently to challenging behaviour
• Helping maintain a safe and supportive living environment
• Recording observations, incidents, and progress accurately

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year’s experience working with children or young people in care, schools, youth work, or support services
• Confidence in dealing with behaviour that can be complex or challenging
• Desirable: QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it — full support and training provided)
• Able to demonstrate resilience, good communication, and a nurturing approach
• Basic computer literacy (e.g. emails, logs, digital reporting)
• Able to cook and coach young people through everyday tasks
• Willing to attend a face-to-face interview at our offices in Telford

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping young people grow, thrive, and move toward independence — and you are looking to build a meaningful, secure career in a brand-new service — we want to hear from you.

Be part of something meaningful. Be part of Kudos