Youth Support Worker

BRC; Kewstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days

Pension matching

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

BRC is seeking a Support Worker for evenings and overnight sleep-ins in North Somerset. This part-time role involves 13 hours per week with paid sleep-in shifts on a rolling four-week rota within Ofsted-registered housing services for young people aged 16 and over.

You’ll support independence through tenancy training, education and employment initiatives in collaboration with social care teams. The ideal candidate will have youth-support experience, safeguarding awareness, and comfort with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in care settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management procedures.
• Familiarity with database systems and client records.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed support to young people aged 16+.
• Assist with tenancy training, education and employment support.
• Contribute to a 24/7 supported housing service on a rolling rota.

Skills

Youth support experience

Safeguarding awareness

Record-keeping software

Education

Relevant qualification in youth support or social care

Job description

Support Worker evenings / sleep-ins

Role Type: Temp to Perm available Hours: 13 hrs pw Salary: £26,227.50 Location: Weston Super Mare

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Support Worker to join a Young Persons service in North Somerset, providing trauma-informed support to young people aged 16 and above. This role is part time, working 13 hours per week, including overnight sleep-in shifts on a rolling rota. You'll be part of a wider team delivering 24/7 support across multiple services, helping young people build independence through tailored tenancy training, education, and employment support in partnership with social care.

• Overnight sleep-in shifts on a flexible 4-week rolling rota, with paid sleep-in rates in addition to contracted hours
• Work across Ofsted-registered supported housing services, supporting young people aged with trauma-informed care
• Competitive benefits including 26 days annual leave (rising to 31), pension matching, enhanced family leave, and access to wellbeing support and professional development

Preferred Requirements

• Relevant experience supporting young people, with a genuine passion for improving their life outcomes
• Familiarity with a variety of software systems and databases for record-keeping
• Strong safeguarding awareness and commitment to responding appropriately to concerns and managing risks

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or accreditation in youth support, social care, or a related field
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one
• Training or certification in trauma-informed practice or safeguarding is advantageous