Young Person's Support Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Young Person's Support Worker in Coventry to help vulnerable youths aged 16-25 move towards independent living. The role involves creating support plans, delivering life skills sessions, and ensuring access to essential services. Candidates should have experience in youth work or social care and possess strong communication skills. Flexibility for evening work is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

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

As a Young Person's Support Worker you’ll bring:

• 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 a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. 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.