Senior Youth Support Worker

Kudos Support; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kudos Support as a Senior Youth Support Worker, empowering young lives through compassionate care and support. With a focus on emotional stability and personal growth, you’ll play a vital role in guiding vulnerable youth towards independence while being part of a pioneering team in a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Structured rota for work-life balance

Ongoing training and professional development

Health benefits and wellbeing resources

Retail discount schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in children’s services.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism or neurodivergence.
• Proactive approach to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred support to young people.
• Coordinate care and support planning and risk assessments.
• Mentor a team of support workers to uphold high care standards.

Skills

Compassionate support

Resilience

Coaching mindset

Computer literacy

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children)

Job description

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Join Kudos Support as a Senior Youth Support Worker – Empowering Young Lives and Shaping Futures

Location: Oswestry, Shropshire
Salary: £14.00 per hour + £50 per sleep-in
Contract: Full-time, 1-on-2-off rota
Start Date: Service launching soon – be part of our founding team.

Kudos Support is a new and dynamic supported accommodation provider for young people aged 16+, focused on empowering them to build brighter, more independent futures. Our services are designed to support young people as they transition into adulthood, helping them develop life skills, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes in education, employment, and wellbeing.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to grow with us as the organisation expands — building a secure and rewarding career while making a real difference every day.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate: £14.00 + £50 per sleep-in
• Real career progression opportunities as we grow — take your next step into team leadership, training, or management
• A supportive, inclusive team culture from day one
• Job stability and long-term prospects in a growing organisation with ambitious goals
• Ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and professional development
• Regular supervision and wellbeing check-ins
• A structured rota for a healthy work-life balance
• Retail discount schemes to help you save on everyday purchases
• Health benefits, including access to healthcare and wellbeing resources, to ensure your physical and mental wellbeing is well supported

The Role: Senior Support Worker

As a Senior Support Worker at Kudos Support, you’ll play a critical leadership role in shaping the lives of young people aged 16+, many of whom are navigating complex life experiences, including care history, neurodivergence, trauma, or social vulnerability. You’ll be at the heart of a new service that prioritises emotional stability, independence, and personal growth — and your influence will help set the tone for everything we do.

As part of our team, you will:

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred support to young people, helping them build confidence, develop resilience, and form trusting relationships with positive adult role models.
• Support young people in developing essential life skills such as meal preparation, budgeting, cleaning, time management, and health and hygiene routines, with a coaching mindset.
• Respond to behavioural challenges calmly and professionally, using trauma-informed approaches, de-escalation strategies, and restorative practice to support emotional regulation and growth.
• Act as a role model and team leader, guiding and mentoring a team of support workers to uphold the highest standards of care, engagement, and professionalism at all times.
• Coordinate and contribute to care and support planning, risk assessments, and daily reporting to ensure compliance, safety, and meaningful progress for each young person.
• Promote a safe, supportive, and structured home environment, balancing warmth with clear boundaries to help young people feel secure and empowered.
• Support team rota management, communication, and shift planning, ensuring consistency and continuity of care.
• Liaise with external professionals such as social workers, education providers, and healthcare teams to advocate for the best outcomes for each young person.
• Work flexibly on a 1-on-2-off rota, including regular sleep-in shifts and the ability to adapt to service needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in children’s services (e.g., residential care, youth work, pastoral support).
• QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism or neurodivergence.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in supporting young people towards independence.
• Resilience, dependability, and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Computer literacy and the ability to coach young people in life skills, including cooking.
• Willingness to undergo face-to-face interviews at our Telford office.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping young people grow, thrive, and move toward independence — and you are looking to build a meaningful, secure career in a brand-new service — we want to hear from you.

Be part of something meaningful. Be part of Kudos