Residential Youth Support Worker - Preston

Bedspace Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedspace is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Preston to assist young people in achieving independence. You will guide teenagers through life skills, budgeting, tenancy support and wellbeing, using ASDAN modules to build confidence and practical abilities. The role is based in the Preston area with a permanent contract.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. DBS checks and safeguarding knowledge are required, with flexibility for shifts including nights and

Qualifications

• Empathy, patience and resilience are essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork are required.
• Flexibility and a proactive approach are important.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Residential Youth Support Worker - Preston

Posted on 10/09/2026

Location: Preston

Role Type: Support Worker

Contract Type: Permanent

Department: Service Delivery (Support Work)

Salary: £34,375.24 per annum inclusive of sleep rate

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 in the Preston area. 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.

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

• 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.
• Experience working with young people who have complex needs in a social care setting.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
• Computer literate, with the ability to manage administrative tasks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

If you’re committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

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 promoting the welfare of children and adults. This role involves direct work with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of our rigorous recruitment and selection process, we carry out comprehensive vetting checks—including an Enhanced DBS and employment references—to ensure all appointed individuals are suitable to work with the people we support.

If you are offered the role, references will be requested for all positions involving work with children or vulnerable adults. You must also provide a full employment history in your CV, with clear explanations for any gaps.

Please note that Bedspace is currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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