Young People Support Specialist

Nova Care Group; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

4 on 4 off shift

Private healthcare

Team bonuses

NVQ Level 3/4 funded

Career progression

Sick leave

Company pension

Refer a friend

Blue Light discounts

Enhanced annual leave

Job summary

Nova Care Group is seeking dedicated Support Workers to provide compassionate, practical support to young people in crisis. The role values resilient, patient individuals who can develop strong relationships and stay calm under pressure.

Successful applicants will have driving licences and the right to work in the UK, with opportunities for progression, funded NVQ qualifications, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people is helpful but not essential.
• Able to demonstrate empathy and patience in demanding environments.
• Commitment to making a difference and supporting positive outcomes.

Skills

Patient

Resilient

Emotionally aware

Willing to learn

People skills

Helping others

Flexible travel

Driving licence

Right to work UK

No sponsorship

Job description

Nova Care Group was founded on lived experience. Real understanding of what it means to support a young person through crisis, complexity and the moments where others may have walked away.

Because we've been there before, what we offer our Support Workers is meaningful, practical and designed to help you thrive in your role.

Benefits for our Support Workers:

• Competitive basic salary of £30,000-£32,000, with shift enhancements offering earning potential of over £42,775
• A 4 on 4 off shift pattern that balances time at work with scheduled rest periods throughout the year
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Private healthcare cover
• Team bonuses
• Fully funded Level 3 and 4 NVQ qualifications
• Clear career and progression pathways
• Paid sick leave and company pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Entitlement to Blue Light discounts

Requirements for our Support Workers:

We're looking for people who are ready to use their people skills to make a lasting difference in a rewarding new career, whether you've worked in demanding environments like the prison service, police, emergency services or the armed forces, you'll be:

• Patient, resilient and emotionally aware
• Willing to learn and grow
• Able to demonstrate strong people skills with a genuine passion for helping others
• Committed to making a difference, even on the tough days
• Able to see beyond behaviour and understand the "why" behind it
• Fully flexible and able to work and travel across the North East
• In possession of a Full UK Driving licence and right to work in the UK (we are not able to offer sponsorship)

Experience working with young people is helpful, but not essential as we'll give you the tools you need to succeed in your career with us.

The realities for our Support Workers:

This role will challenge you. Progress can be slow and some days will be tough. But seeing a young person grow, stabilise and move forward makes every challenge worthwhile.

Nova Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people we support. This role is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, employment history and reference checks.