Support Worker – Young People

Central Recruitment Services Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Recruitment Services Ltd is recruiting experienced Support Workers to provide flexible agency cover across supported accommodation and homelessness services in the North East. The role offers shifts including early, late, waking night, and sleep-in, with pay at £15.08 per hour (holiday pay included).

Applicants should have experience supporting young people facing homelessness, mental health needs, or other challenges, and must have a valid right to work in the UK with a DBS in update

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with multiple disadvantages (paid, voluntary, or university placement).
• Current valid right to work in the UK.
• DBS check or willingness to apply via Central (cost £60).
• Employment or education history covering the last 5 years, verifiable via references.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive life choices.
• Support individuals within a strengths-based recovery framework.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Safeguard vulnerable young people and respond to concerns.
• Complete accurate records and handovers.

Job description

Central Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced Support Workers to provide flexible agency cover across a range of supported accommodation and homelessness services for young people throughout the North East.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people facing a range of challenges, including homelessness, mental health needs, substance misuse, and other complex support needs. You'll play a vital role in helping individuals build confidence, develop independence, and work towards positive outcomes.

We have a variety of shifts available to suit different schedules, including early, late, waking night, and sleep-in shifts, offering flexibility around your existing commitments. The pay rate for this role is £15.08 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred support to young people
• Promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive life choices
• Supporting individuals within a strengths-based and recovery-focused framework
• Maintaining a safe and supportive environment
• Safeguarding vulnerable young people and responding appropriately to concerns
• Completing accurate records and handovers

To apply for this role, you’ll need experience supporting young people with multiple disadvantages (this can either be paid or voluntary experience, or experience gained via a university placement).

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Relevant sector experience
• A fully enhanced DBS registered on the DBS update service or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process