Support Worker

Nurturing Growth and Compassionate care Ltd

Manchester

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meaningful role

Build confidence and independence

Multidisciplinary team

Training opportunities

Life skills outcomes

Rewarding work

Job summary

Nurturing Growth and Compassionate care Ltd in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Post-16 Support Worker to help young people aged 16 and over reach personal, educational, and employment goals. You will deliver tailored one-to-one and group support, build employability skills, and encourage independence within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team.

You will collaborate with colleges and services to arrange pathways, track progress, and safeguard young people while promoting inclusive,

Qualifications

Experience with young people aged 16–25 and safeguarding principles.
Knowledge of FE pathways, apprenticeships and supported internships.
Understanding SEND and transition planning concepts.
Relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, Youth Work or related field.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Build positive, professional relationships with young people and families.
Provide 1:1 and group support tailored to individual needs.
Help access education, training, employment and volunteering opportunities.
Develop independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, and appointments.
Support goal setting, action planning and personal development.
Promote wellbeing, resilience and self-confidence.
Advocate for young people and represent their views.
Liaise with colleges, employers, social workers and healthcare professionals.
Monitor progress, review plans and maintain records.
Safeguard young people and report concerns as required.
Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and person-centred practice.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Empathy

Organisation

Professional boundaries

Problem solving

Teamwork

Report writing

Safeguarding

Independence support

Cultural awareness

Education

Health and Social Care related qualification

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Job Description

Post-16 Support Worker Job Description

Role Purpose

The Post-16 Support Worker provides tailored support to young people aged 16 and over, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to achieve their personal, educational, employment, and life goals. The role focuses on empowering young people to make informed choices, overcome barriers, and successfully transition into adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

Build positive, professional relationships with young people and their families.
Provide one-to-one and group support tailored to individual needs and aspirations.
Support young people in accessing education, training, apprenticeships, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
Assist with developing independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, travel training, and managing appointments.
Support young people with goal setting, action planning, and personal development.
Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and self-confidence.
Advocate for young people and ensure their views and wishes are represented.
Liaise with colleges, employers, training providers, social workers, healthcare professionals, and other agencies.
Support young people to access community resources and specialist services.
Monitor progress, review support plans, and maintain accurate records.
Safeguard young people and report concerns in line with organisational policies and procedures.
Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and person-centred practice.

Essential Skills And Qualities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire young people.
Empathetic, patient, and non-judgemental approach.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries.
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Good report-writing and record-keeping skills.
Understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable young people.
Ability to promote independence while providing appropriate support.
Cultural awareness and commitment to inclusive practice.

Desirable Skills And Experience

Experience working with young people aged 16–25.
Knowledge of further education, employment pathways, apprenticeships, and supported internships.
Understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, SEND.
Experience supporting care leavers, young people with additional needs, or those at risk of social exclusion.
Knowledge of transition planning and preparing for adulthood frameworks.
Relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, Youth Work, Education, Social Care, or a related field.

Core Values

Respect and dignity for every young person.
A person-centred and strengths-based approach.
Commitment to empowering young people to reach their full potential.
Integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
Compassion, patience, and resilience.
A belief in promoting independence, inclusion, and positive life outcomes.

Requirements

Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire young people
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Empathetic, patient, and non-judgemental approach
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Strong organisational and time-management skills
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Ability to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Good report-writing and record-keeping skills
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable young people
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Ability to promote independence while providing appropriate support
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Cultural awareness and commitment to inclusive practice
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Experience working with young people aged 16–25
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Knowledge of education, employment pathways, apprenticeships, and supported internships
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Understanding of SEND
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Experience supporting care leavers, young people with additional needs, or those at risk of social exclusion
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, Youth Work, Education, Social Care, or a related field

Benefits

Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Competitive salary
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Meaningful role supporting young people aged 16 and over
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Opportunity to help young people build confidence and independence
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Training and development opportunities
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Chance to support education, employment, and life skills outcomes
Circle Check icon Circle Check decorative icon Rewarding work helping young people transition into adulthood

Job Details

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Location

Manchester

Employment Type

Full-time

Salary

Competitive