Support Worker

Brook Street; Newtown; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Supportive team

Career progression

Meaningful work

Job summary

Brook Street in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist vulnerable young people who may have experienced homelessness, trauma, or family breakdown. You will build relationships, deliver support plans, and help with education, employment, and independent living.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with typical hours 08:00-17:00 or 09:00-18:00, and includes a salary of £25,020 plus a £100 on-call allowance every eight weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or vulnerable adults.
• Understand safeguarding and trauma-informed support.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Deliver support plans and key-work sessions.
• Support education, employment, training and independent living.
• Help sustain tenancies and prevent homelessness.
• Complete risk assessments and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Collaborate with housing, social care and partner agencies.

Skills

Experience with young people

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Newtown, Powys
Salary: £25,020 + £100 On-Call Allowance (every 8 weeks)
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Working Hours: Typically, 08:00-17:00 or 09:00-18:00

Want a role where you genuinely change lives?

We're looking for a compassionate Support Worker to support vulnerable young people who may have experienced homelessness, trauma, family breakdown, or time in care.

What you'll do:

• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Deliver support plans and key-working sessions.
• Support education, employment, training, and independent living.
• Help sustain tenancies and prevent homelessness.
• Complete risk assessments and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Work alongside housing, social care, and other partner agencies.

What we're looking for:

• Experience supporting young people or vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed support.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, resilient, and flexible approach.

Benefits:

• £25,020 salary.
• £100 on-call allowance (every 8 weeks).
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive team environment.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Meaningful and rewarding work with young people.

Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or have transferable experience from youth work, housing, social care, education, or support services, we'd love to hear from you.