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Beaufort Care Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Blue Light Card

Fully paid induction

Ongoing training

Funded qualifications

Career progression

Sleep-in enhancements

Job summary

Beaufort Support Services is seeking a Young Person’s Support Worker to help 16+ young people develop confidence, skills and independence. You’ll support wellbeing, encourage education and employment goals, and coach practical life skills such as cooking, budgeting, shopping and managing a home.

This full-time role is based in Bournemouth & Poole, requires lone working with up to 5–6 young people, and includes a private room for sleep-ins, ongoing training, funded qualifications and clear

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Children and Young People.
• Experience in supported accommodation, social care or trauma-informed practice is desirable.
• Calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Strong communicator with good organisational and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with wellbeing, confidence and independence.
• Coach practical skills including cooking, budgeting, shopping and managing a home.
• Encourage education, employment and personal goals.
• Build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Help young people develop the skills they need for a successful transition to independence.
• Work with colleagues and partner agencies to provide effective support.
• Maintain accurate records and help create a safe, welcoming environment.
• Promote safeguarding and respond appropriately to incidents and concerns.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Positive attitude

Independent working

Lone working

Calm under pressure

Strong communicator

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Experienced with vulnerable youths

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Children and Young People

Job description

Are you caring, resilient and motivated to make a genuine difference?

At Beaufort Support Services, we’re looking for a Young Person’s Support Worker to support young people aged 16+ as they develop the confidence, skills and independence to take their next steps in life.

This is a rewarding role where your support, encouragement and consistency can make a lasting difference.

What you’ll be doing

Support young people with their wellbeing, confidence and independence.

Coach practical skills including cooking, budgeting, shopping and managing a home.

Encourage education, employment and personal goals.

Build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.

Help young people develop the skills they need for a successful transition to independence.

Work with colleagues and partner agencies to provide effective support.

Maintain accurate records and help create a safe, welcoming environment.

Promote safeguarding and respond appropriately to incidents and concerns.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

Compassionate, reliable and positive, with a genuine desire to help young people succeed.

Confident working independently and lone working with up to 5–6 young people.

Calm and resilient when faced with challenging situations.

A strong communicator with good organisational and record-keeping skills.

Experienced in supporting young or vulnerable people.

Committed to completing an NVQ Level 4 in Children and Young People.

Experience in supported accommodation, social care or trauma-informed practice is desirable.

The practical details

£13.67 per hour

£32,846 per annum

37 hours per week

Based in Bournemouth & Poole.

Full UK driving licence essential as the role covers two locations.

Lone working is required, including overnight sleep-ins. A private room is provided.

Employee-Owned Trust – share in our success.

5.6 weeks' annual leave, increasing with service.

An extra 'Birthday day' off.

Free DBS and Blue Light Card.

Fully paid induction and ongoing training.

Funded qualifications and genuine career progression.

Salary progression after probation based on relevant qualifications or achievement of NVQ Level 4.

Overtime and sleep-in enhancements.

Long-service awards of up to £2,000.

Referral bonuses and company events.

Join an organisation with 20+ years’ experience supporting children and young people.

Make your support count.

If you want a role where every day brings the opportunity to help a young person grow in confidence, develop new skills and take another step towards independence, we’d love to hear from you.

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