Young Person's Support Worker

Morgan Hunt; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is recruiting a Young Person's Outreach Worker to support Looked-After Children and Care Leavers aged 16 and 17, in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, on a flexible shift basis, including a 24-hour pattern with a sleep-in.

The role is 1:1 and person-centred, focusing on safeguarding wellbeing, building trusting relationships, promoting life skills, and helping access education, training and health services.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a trauma-informed framework.
• Flexibility to work weekends and unsocial hours.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in accordance with Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Build trusting relationships and provide emotional and practical support.
• Promote independence through life skills development.
• Support access to education, training, and health services.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of support and achievements.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and collaborate with professionals.

Education

English O' Level or GCSE

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Young Person's Outreach Worker

Location: Bristol or Weston-super-Mare

About the Role / Job Summary

We are currently looking for support staff to work within our supported accommodation services in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare on a flexible shift basis. The primary shift pattern is a 24-hour shift from 08:00 to 08:00 the following day, which includes a sleep-in period between 23:00 and 08:00. The role focuses on providing high-quality, person-centred support to Looked-After Children and Care Leavers aged 16 and 17, as well as adults at risk, promoting independence and safeguarding their wellbeing. This work is on a 1:1 basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in accordance with Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Build trusting relationships and provide emotional and practical support.
• Promote independence through life skills development.
• Support access to education, training, and health services.
• Identify and elevate safeguarding concerns as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of support and achievements.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and collaborate with professionals.

Qualifications

• English O' Level or GCSE.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Experience Requirements

• Experience working within a trauma-informed framework.
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and unsocial hours.
• Reliable and able to maintain professional boundaries.

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.