Young Persons Support Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Young Persons Support Worker to provide essential support to young individuals with complex needs in London. The role involves managing a small case load, completing assessments, and liaising with educational and training providers, ensuring these young people gain access to opportunities that will enhance their independence and well-being. Suitable candidates will have experience in safeguarding and behaviour management along with strong interpersonal skills. Apply now to make a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience with young people or adults who have complex needs.
• Ability to manage behaviour and understand safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent communication skills essential for engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of young people with complex needs.
• Complete assessments, support plans and manage risks.
• Promote access to education, training and employment.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for support.
• Respond to safeguarding and emergency situations.

Skills

Experience supporting young people or adults with complex needs

Confident with boundaries, behaviour management, and safeguarding

Strong communication and engagement skills

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Young Persons Support Worker

Are you looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives? We are recruiting a Young Persons Support Worker to work directly with a community organisation supporting young people with complex needs across London. This is a fast-paced, rewarding role for someone who thrives on building relationships, promoting independence, and helping young people move into education, training, or work.

Responsibilities of the Young Persons Support Worker include:

• Supporting a small caseload of young people with complex needs

• Completing assessments, support plans, and risk management

• Promoting access to education, training, and employment

• Working closely with multi-agency partners

• Responding to safeguarding and emergency concerns

About You:

• Experience supporting young people or adults with complex needs

• Confident with boundaries, behaviour management, and safeguarding

• Strong communication and engagement skills

• Enhanced DBS

• Flexible approach to working on a rota basis

If this sounds like a role you could be interested in, and if you are ready to make a real impact, then apply ASAP!

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.