Support Worker Young People

Outside Company; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care agency is seeking a qualified female Support Worker to assist a young person with complex mental health needs in Weston-super-Mare. The role offers both full-time and part-time options with flexible hours ranging from 15 to 60 per week. Candidates must have NVQ level 3 in children and young people and relevant experience. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Benefits

Casual dress

Free training

Free DBS renewal every year

On-site parking

Regular ongoing work expected to last minimum 2 years

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of paid experience in children/young people or a similar support worker role in the UK.
• Experience working as a support worker for young people.
• Current DBS or willingness to undertake one.

Responsibilities

• Support a young person on a 2 to 1 basis.
• Manage relationships with family, peers, and staff.
• Assist with personal and domestic hygiene.
• Support budgeting and financial management.
• Promote physical, mental, and emotional health.

Skills

Motivated

Flexible

Reliable

Education

NVQ level 3 in children and young people

Counselling degree

Psychology degree

Nursing diploma

Job description

Recruiting now for a January start!

Highbridge Resourcing is a social care agency and we are recruiting a level 3 qualified female Support Worker to work with a young person on a 2 to 1 care package based in Weston Super Mare. The young person is female and has complex mental health needs.

Role Overview

The support worker role will start in January 2026 and is available on a long‑term contract basis. It requires commitment and stability to enable relationships to form.

Responsibilities

As a support worker, you will be supporting a young person on a 2 to 1 basis, working as part of a wider team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Relationship with family, peers, neighbours, staff and other professionals.
• Personal and domestic hygiene.
• Budgeting.
• Physical, mental and emotional health.
• Training/education/employment/recreation.

The service supports young people aged 16 years plus that require 24‑hour independent living support. Available shifts are:

• 24‑hour shifts (0800‑2300 plus a sleep‑in).

You can choose how many hours a week you would like to work; part‑time and full‑time work is available. A minimum of one shift per week is required.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ level 3 in children and young people, or an equivalent qualification (e.g. Counselling, Psychology Degree, Nursing Diploma).
• At least 6 months of paid experience in children/young people or a similar support worker role in the UK.
• Experience working as a support worker for young people.
• Motivated, flexible, and reliable.
• Current DBS or willingness to undertake one.

Job Details

Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time

Pay: £12.83‑£13.70 per hour

Expected hours: 15‑60 hours per week

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Free training
• Free DBS renewal every year
• On‑site parking
• Regular on‑going weekly work expected to last a minimum 2 years