Support Worker - Young People

Building Recruitment Co Ltd; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Recruitment Co Ltd is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a role in Cullompton. You will help residents develop life skills, build independence, and create a safe, welcoming environment within supported accommodation.

The job offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) on a temp-to-perm basis with holiday pay. You will work with residents to implement personal development plans, carry out risk assessments, and ensure high standards of service delivery while maintaining safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals or customer-focused work.
• In-date Enhanced DBS is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills (Outlook and Word).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with residents and partners.
• Support day-to-day running of accommodation and service delivery.
• Assist residents with move-in and settling in.
• Develop and review individual support plans promoting independence.
• Write and review risk assessments.
• Manage caseload with consistent, person-centred support.
• Help residents build life skills and prepare for move-on.
• Lead or support group activities to promote wellbeing.
• Maintain records and safeguarding compliance.

Skills

DBS check

Care experience

Communication skills

IT skills

Flexible hours

Education

Youth work cert

Housing/social care cert

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Cullompton

Salary: £14.12 per hour + holiday pay

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract duration: Temp to perm

About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to join our young people project in Cullompton. This role is ideal for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference by helping people achieve independence and stability in their lives.

You’ll play a key part in creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for residents. The goal is to empower individuals to reach their personal goals, develop life skills, and prepare for independent living.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional relationships with residents, colleagues, and partner agencies.
• Support the day-to-day running of supported accommodation, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
• Assist residents with settling in, completing move-in documentation, and feeling welcomed from day one.
• Develop, implement, and review individual support plans that promote independence and personal development.
• Write and review risk assessments, ensuring risks are identified, managed, and regularly updated.
• Manage an allocated caseload, providing consistent, person-centred support.
• Support residents to build practical life skills, manage finances, and prepare for move-on accommodation.
• Lead or support group activities that promote wellbeing, confidence, and community engagement.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, and health and safety requirements.

About You

You are someone who values empathy, patience, and professionalism. You can stay calm in challenging situations and approach every person with respect and understanding.

Essential

• Experience supporting individuals or working in a customer-focused environment.
• In-date, Enhanced DBS
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Outlook and Word).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays on a rota basis.

Desirable

• Qualification in youth work, housing, social care, or a related field.
• Experience in a specialist support area (e.g., mental health, education, substance misuse).