Young Person Support Worker

Confidential; North East; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Durham is seeking a dedicated Young Person Support Worker to provide 1:1 support for children and young people with SEND in the Durham area.

You will help develop confidence, independence and life skills while collaborating with families, schools and professionals. A full UK driving licence may be advantageous for some placements.

This role emphasizes safeguarding, accurate record-keeping, and person-centred care in home and community settings.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Caring, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support young people within the home and community.
• Promote independence and daily living skills.
• Assist with social activities and community engagement.
• Support emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Implement support plans and behaviour strategies.
• Build positive and trusting professional relationships.
• Work alongside families, schools and professionals.
• Record observations and maintain accurate records.
• Safeguarding and advocate for the young person’s needs.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Caring and empathetic

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding knowledge

Initiative and independence

Job description

Young Person Support Worker
Durham 17- 20 per Hour

We're recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Young Person Support Worker to support children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in the Durham area.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work on a 1:1 basis, helping young people achieve positive outcomes, build independence, and access enriching experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

The Role

You will provide person-centred support tailored to the individual's needs, helping them to develop confidence, independence, emotional resilience and life skills.

No two days are the same, and responsibilities may include:

• Supporting young people within the home and community.
• Promoting independence and daily living skills.
• Assisting with social activities and community engagement.
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Implementing support plans and behaviour strategies.
• Building positive and trusting professional relationships.
• Working alongside families, schools and professionals.
• Recording observations and maintaining accurate records.
• Safeguarding and advocating for the young person's needs.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults.
• A caring, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Desirable Experience

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Learning Disabilities
• SEND
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)
• Challenging behaviour
• Trauma-informed support
• Mental health support
• Residential childcare
• Youth work
• Education settings

Compliance Requirements

Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will be required to complete:

• Enhanced DBS check (Child Workforce)
• Right to Work checks
• Employment reference checks

Full employment history verification

Relevant training certificates where applicable

Safeguarding training compliance

Completion of mandatory company training

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle may be advantageous for some placements.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate will:

• Build positive and professional relationships.
• Promote positive outcomes and independence.
• Maintain the highest safeguarding standards.
• Demonstrate reliability and consistency.
• Positively engage with young people and families.
• Understand and respect individual needs and differences.
• Contribute to a safe and nurturing environment.