Young Person's Support Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Young Person's Support Worker in Coventry. This role involves supporting young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness. Responsibilities include creating support plans, delivering life skills sessions, and helping with securing housing and health services. A strong commitment to equality and flexible work hours are essential. This is a temporary to permanent contract offering £16.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, youth work, or social care settings.
• Ability to create personalized support plans.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Create personalised support plans for young people.
• Deliver sessions to develop life skills.
• Support access to housing and health services.
• Help manage day-to-day challenges.
• Collaborate with local partners for comprehensive support.

Skills

Experience supporting young people or vulnerable groups

Calm and empathetic approach

Strong communication skills

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Commitment to equality and inclusion

Job description

Young Person's Support Worker - 16-25 year olds

Location: Coventry

Salary: £16.50 per hour

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS - child and adult cleared. On the update service or willing to get one in process asap

Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures? We’re looking for a motivated and caring Young Person's Support Worker to join our Coventry team, supporting 16-25-year-olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to move towards independent living.

What does a Young Person's Support Worker do?

You’ll work closely with young people to:

• Create personalised support plans that build confidence, skills, and resilience.
• Deliver one-to-one and group sessions to develop life skills and prepare for work or education.
• Support access to safe housing, health services, benefits, and financial stability.
• Help young people manage tenancies, budgets, and day-to-day challenges.
• Work alongside local partners to make sure every young person gets the right help at the right time.

About You

• Experience supporting young people or vulnerable groups in housing, youth work, or social care settings.
• A calm, empathetic approach and strong communication skills.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
• A genuine commitment to equality, inclusion, and positive change.

If you feel you meet the criteria for a Young Person's Support Worker please apply within. For more details call the office on 012 631 5930 and Alisha.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.