Temporary Youth Support Worker (16–18) — Flexible Shifts

Lemontree Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Ongoing work across multiple units

Job summary

Lemontree Recruitment is seeking temporary Support Workers to assist 16–18 year olds in semi-independent residential units across various sites. You will help with daily living skills, promote independence, and maintain professional boundaries in a supportive team environment.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge, DBS Update Service, and a flexible schedule including days, nights and weekends. Join us for ongoing shifts and a chance to gain regular work across multiple units.

Qualifications

• Experience working with 16–18 year olds in semi-independent or supported living settings.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and professional boundaries.
• Able to work flexible days, nights and weekends; DBS Update Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people with day-to-day living skills (budgeting, cooking, tenancy readiness)
• Promoting independence, structure, and positive decision-making
• Acting as a positive role model and maintaining professional boundaries
• Completing accurate daily records and incident reports
• Working collaboratively with senior staff and external professionals
• Ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are always followed

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Lemontree Recruitment is seeking temporary Support Workers to assist 16–18 year olds in semi-independent residential units across various sites. You will help with daily living skills, promote independence, and maintain professional boundaries in a supportive team environment.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge, DBS Update Service, and a flexible schedule including days, nights and weekends. Join us for ongoing shifts and a chance to gain regular work across multiple units.