Senior Youth Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kudos Support as a Senior Support Worker, where you will play a critical leadership role in empowering young people aged 16+. This position involves delivering compassionate support, developing essential life skills, and coordinating care plans, all while being part of a new, dynamic service focused on emotional stability and personal growth.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive management and collaborative team environment

Structured rota promoting work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in children’s services.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism or neurodivergence.
• Computer literacy and life skills coaching ability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred support to young people.
• Coordinate care and support planning, ensuring compliance and safety.
• Act as a role model and mentor for support workers.

Skills

Compassionate support

Life skills coaching

Emotional regulation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People)

Job description

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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 specialised supported accommodation provider for young people aged 16+, empowering them to achieve the very best outcomes going forward through the promotion of education or employment, community involvement, and increased independence as they move towards adulthood.

Our highly-trained teams willwork in partnership with the young people to establish and work towards their goals, equipping them with the life skills needed to flourish and meeting their emotional, educational, and practical needs. kudossupport.co.uk

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: £14.00 per hour plus £50 per sleep-in.
• Structured rota: 1-on-2-off, promoting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to be part of a new, dynamic service from the ground up.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive management and a collaborative team environment.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and meet the criteria above, we'd love to hear from you.

Be part of something meaningful. Be part of Kudos.
Empowering young people. Building brighter futures.