Night-Shift Youth Support Advocate (Independent Living)

Building Recruitment Co Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Recruitment Co Ltd is seeking a Waking Night Young People Support Worker in Salisbury. You will provide practical and emotional support to young people leaving care, helping with accommodation, benefits, health and personal needs, and promoting independent living skills.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, liaising with external agencies, maintaining records, and safeguarding. The role requires a DBS check and the ability to work waking night shifts within a team.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle with business insurance.
• Full enhanced DBS on the adults and children’s barred list.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to young people.
• Support with accommodation, welfare benefits, health and personal needs.
• Encourage independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking and household management.
• Build positive relationships and promote confidence and self-esteem.
• Organise activities that encourage engagement and social interaction.
• Liaise with external agencies, housing providers and support services.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Work independently during waking night shifts and as part of a wider team.

Job description

Building Recruitment Co Ltd is seeking a Waking Night Young People Support Worker in Salisbury. You will provide practical and emotional support to young people leaving care, helping with accommodation, benefits, health and personal needs, and promoting independent living skills.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, liaising with external agencies, maintaining records, and safeguarding. The role requires a DBS check and the ability to work waking night shifts within a team.