Senior Support Worker

Young Foundations Ltd.; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated support organization in Birkenhead is looking for a Senior Support Worker to guide young adults with complex needs towards independence. You will provide structure and positive role modelling in both community and home settings. Essential qualities include strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and adaptability. The role includes ongoing professional training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work culture. If making a meaningful impact matters to you, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Fully funded professional training

Clear career progression routes

Competitive salary

Enhanced leave

Wellness support

Qualifications

• Maturity and resilience are crucial for this position.
• Professional or personal experience in supporting others is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Guide young adults at critical life stages.
• Provide structure and positive role modelling.
• Work in both community and home environments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Leadership

Teamwork

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Location: Acrefield House, Acrefield Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8LD
Salary: £29,392.79 - £32,792.66 per annum (DoE)
Hours per Week: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

About Acrefield

Acrefield House offers a warm and supportive environment for young people aged 16 to 30 with complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, and mental health challenges. We provide a safe and structured home where young adults are empowered to build independence, make informed life choices, and work towards their personal, social, and professional aspirations.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. For this role, we particularly value individuals who can bring maturity, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills, alongside professional or personal experience in supporting others.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Guide young adults at critical life stages—use your influence to help shape futures.
• Be part of leading a supportive team working both in our spacious but homely environment and out in the community.
• Provide structure and positive role modelling to support young people with complex needs.

This Role Is for You If You:

• Value teamwork, leadership, and responsibility.
• Are passionate about helping young people develop life skills and independence.
• Stay calm and adaptable under pressure.
• Communicate effectively with both young people and colleagues.
• Are reliable, proactive, and committed to making a real impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a fulfilling, long-term career.
• Fully funded professional training (Level 3/4 Health & Social Care, Therapeutic Childcare degree).
• Clear career progression routes into senior roles.
• Salary sacrifice scheme, enhanced leave, and a supportive team culture.
• Ongoing career development, wellness support, and on-the-job training.

Ready to Apply?

If you are looking for a meaningful role where your experience, life skills, and compassion can help young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.