Support Worker

HTR Care Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral programme

Good transport links

Full induction and training

Supportive working environment

Career development

Job summary

HTR Care Recruitment is seeking an experienced Support Worker for a busy supported accommodation service in the UK. You will provide practical support, guidance and a safe environment for vulnerable young people, following individual plans and risk assessments.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of UK health and social care experience, be able to work full-time on rota, and hold the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. A calm, professional, person-centred approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ UK health and social care experience.
• Experience supporting vulnerable people in care settings.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Full-time on a rota basis.
• No restriction to hours above 20 per week.
• Understanding safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for young people.
• Support young people in line with individual needs, support plans and risk assessments.
• Help develop independence, confidence and positive daily routines.
• Assist access to appointments, education, community services and activities.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and safe decision-making.
• Maintain accurate daily notes, case records and incident forms.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns.
• Work professionally with colleagues, social workers and healthcare professionals.
• Support shifts including sleep-in or waking nights when required.
• Assist with household duties and maintain a safe living environment.
• Follow Health and Safety, COSHH, RIDDOR and safeguarding requirements.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision and training as required.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies and challenging situations.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model.

Skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Safeguarding

Reliability

Professional boundaries

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

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Sector: Supported Accommodation / Health and Social Care

Experience Required: Minimum 2 years’ UK health and social care experience

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, reliable and professional Support Worker to join our supported accommodation service, providing practical support, guidance and a safe environment for vulnerable young people.

This role involves supporting young people with their daily routines, independence skills, emotional wellbeing, safety, appointments and positive activities. You will work in line with individual support plans, pathway plans and risk assessments, while maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures at all times.

The successful candidate will already have experience working within the UK health and social care sector and will be confident supporting vulnerable individuals in a professional, person‑centred and structured way.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ recent experience in the UK health and social care sector.
• Relevant experience supporting vulnerable people in a care, support, residential, supported living or similar setting.
• The right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.
• Availability to work full-time on a rota basis.
• No restriction limiting working hours to 20 hours per week.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Strong communication and record‑keeping skills.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and reliable under pressure.

Applications from candidates without relevant UK‑based care or support experience may not be progressed.

Desirable Requirements

The Following Would Be Beneficial But Are Not Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Experience working with young people, looked‑after children, care leavers or unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children
• Experience in supported accommodation or semi‑independent living services
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Knowledge of support plans, pathway plans and risk assessments

Key Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for young people.
• Supporting young people in line with their individual needs, support plans and risk assessments.
• Helping young people build independence, confidence and positive daily routines.
• Supporting access to appointments, education, community services and activities.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour and safe decision‑making.
• Maintaining accurate daily notes, case records, incident forms and reports.
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately.
• Working professionally with colleagues, social workers, healthcare professionals and other external agencies.
• Supporting the smooth running of shifts, including sleep‑in shifts or waking nights where required.
• Assisting with household duties and maintaining a clean, safe living environment.
• Following company policies, Health and Safety, COSHH, RIDDOR and safeguarding requirements.
• Attending staff meetings, supervision and training when required.
• Responding appropriately to incidents, emergencies and challenging situations.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and acting as a positive role model.

About You

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, responsible and confident working with vulnerable young people.

You will be reliable, patient and professional, with the ability to follow procedures, manage boundaries and communicate clearly with both young people and professionals. You should be comfortable working as part of a team and able to use your experience to support young people safely and effectively.

Benefits

• Referral programme
• Good transport links
• Full induction and training
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop within the health and social care sector

Right to Work

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. This role does not offer visa sponsorship, and we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future.

Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including references, right‑to‑work checks and an enhanced DBS check where required