Support Worker

Nurturing Growth and Compassionate care Ltd

Southampton

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Job summary

Nurturing Growth and Compassionate care Ltd is seeking a Post-16 Support Worker in Southampton to provide tailored one-to-one and group support for young people aged 16–25. Your role includes helping them access education, training, and employment, while developing independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, and travel training.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, safeguarding responsibilities, and promoting wellbeing, inclusion, and person-centred outcomes across education

Qualifications

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.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Motivate young people

Empathetic approach

Organization & time management

Professional boundaries

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Record-keeping

Safeguarding knowledge

Independence promotion

Cultural awareness

Education

Health & Social Care / Youth Work qualification

Tools

Record-keeping tools

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Job Description

Post-16 Support Worker Job Description

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.

A Post-16 Support Worker Should Demonstrate

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

Southampton

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Employment Type

Full-time

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Salary

Competitive

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