Residential Youth Support Worker - Chester

Bedspace Resource Ltd; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £500

Job summary

Bedspace is seeking a Residential Youth Support Worker in Chester. You will support young people to gain independence, work with ASDAN modules, and help develop life skills, budgeting, tenancy support, and wellbeing. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance are essential.

Salary £34,375.24 per year, including sleep-in payments, with a £500 welcome bonus. The role requires empathy, resilience, and experience with trauma-affected or challenging young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex needs in social care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable children and adults.
• Must have legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to young people to develop essential life skills.
• Assist with educational, health, and welfare needs and access to resources.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of service users’ progress.
• Help young people manage daily tasks and appointments.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive environment through regular communication.

Skills

Youth support

Safeguarding

Driving licence

DBS check

Interpersonal skills

NVQ 3 Health & Social Care

Computer literacy

Flexible hours

Night shifts

Weekend availability

UK work rights

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Residential Youth Support Worker - Chester

Join our team in Chester as a Residential Support Worker and receive up to £500 in welcome bonuses – £250 upon completion of induction, and £250 after successful passing of probation!

About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker at Bedspace, you’ll provide high-quality support to young people as they work towards independence. You’ll play a key role in helping them develop the practical skills, confidence, and emotional resilience needed to live independently and thrive within their local community. Each day will bring new challenges and opportunities, but the overall goal remains the same — to empower young people to build positive, independent futures.

You’ll use our ASDAN modules to guide young people through key areas, including finance and budgeting, tenancy support, personal development, health and wellbeing, healthy eating, relationships, and culture. Your role will involve helping them develop essential life skills, encouraging independence, and supporting them through their day-to-day challenges.

This role is based within the Cheshire region. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance are essential.

Salary: £34,375.24 per year (including sleep-in payments)

This is made up of a £25,800 basic salary (£13.45 per hour), plus additional payments of £71.28 per sleep-in shift. You will typically work around 10 shifts per month.

About You
You are empathetic, patient, and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting young people. You have experience working with individuals who have complex emotional and social needs, including those affected by trauma, mental health issues, and challenging behaviours.

Your communication skills are strong, and you are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Flexibility and a sense of humour are key, as you will need to adapt to changing situations while maintaining a positive and proactive approach.

As part of our commitment to your professional development, Bedspace will offer and support you to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, delivered through our experienced in-house assessors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to young people, helping them develop essential life skills.
• Assist with educational, health, and welfare needs, ensuring access to necessary resources.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of service users’ progress.
• Help young people manage daily tasks and appointments.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive environment through regular communication and monitoring.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people who have complex needs in a social care setting.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Have, or be willing to work towards, an NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Computer literate, with the ability to manage administrative tasks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

About Us

About Bedspace

We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users. In 2024, we celebrated our 25th anniversary, during 25 years of Bedspace we’ve supported over 24,000 people to transform their lives.

At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults in our work. This role involves working closely with children and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our recruitment, selection, and appointment processes we conduct a range of vetting checks including Enhanced DBS and reference checks, to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and those we care for and support are appointed.

If successfully appointed references will be taken for all roles where you have worked with adults and children; additionally, a full work history needs to be included in your CV with explanations for gaps.

Please note that at present Bedspace are unable to provide sponsorships.

£34,375.24 per annum inclusive of sleep rate

£34,375.24 per annum inclusive of sleep rate

£34,375.24 per annum inclusive of sleep rate

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