Youth Support Worker

Connection Support; Oxford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Sick pay

Health benefits

Eco travel incentives

Retail discounts

Ongoing learning and development

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

Connection Support is recruiting a Youth Support Worker for the Young Peoples Supported Accommodation service (YPSA) in Oxfordshire. You will support young people aged 16-25 who are facing homelessness, helping them develop independent living skills and resilience.

Role involves building positive relationships, practical and emotional support, collaboration with partners, and maintaining case records. Part-time, 22.5 hours across 3 days, salary £16,451-£17,125 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young people or individuals with complex support needs.
• The ability to build positive, professional relationships and motivate people to achieve their goals.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, support plans, and risk assessments.
• A non-judgemental, resilient, and positive approach, with a genuine commitment to helping young people reach their full potential.
• Basic IT skills, including the use of email and Microsoft Office applications.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as the role involves supporting young people across Oxfordshire. Mileage expenses are paid.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people to develop independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, maintaining accommodation, education, training, and employment.
• Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model, helping young people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
• Providing practical and emotional support, advocacy, and guidance tailored to individual needs.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure young people receive the support they need.
• Contributing to support planning, risk management, safeguarding, and maintaining accurate case records.

Job description

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to increasing diversity, particularly encouraging candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

If you’re not sure if a role is right for you or feel there may be any perceived barriers to applying, please get in touch, we’d love to have a conversation with you.

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Do you have a passion for the prevention of homelessness with young people?

Whether it’s due to homelessness or poor mental health, the number of people experiencing a crisis is on the rise. Connection Support believes in a future where people are free from crisis. But for the times when crises do happen, we’ll be there to help every step of the way.

Does this sound like something you want to be a part of?

We are recruiting a Youth Support Worker, who understands what it takes to motivate and encourage young people so they can live independently.

About the service

The Young Peoples Supported Accommodation service (YPSA) provides supported accommodation to young people (16-25 years), who are facing homelessness in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

The impact you will have

As a Youth Support Worker, you will build positive relationships with young people aged 16-25, providing practical and emotional support to help them develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to live independently. Working in a person-centred way, you will create a safe and supportive environment where young people feel valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting young people to develop independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, maintaining accommodation, education, training, and employment.
• Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model, helping young people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
• Providing practical and emotional support, advocacy, and guidance tailored to individual needs.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure young people receive the support they need.
• Contributing to support planning, risk management, safeguarding, and maintaining accurate case records.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people at a crucial stage of their journey. If you are passionate about supporting people to build brighter futures and can bring empathy, resilience, and a positive attitude to your work, we would love to hear from you.

Contract details

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, across 3 days.

Salary: £16,451 - £17,125 per annum ,pro rata, (FTE 37.5 hours Salary: £27,418 - £28,541) per annum

Closing date: Friday 11th September

Introduction calls: Week commencing 14th September

Our recruitment process includes a short introductory call with shortlisted candidates prior to interview. This is a chance for us to learn more about your interest in the role and for you to find out more about the opportunity.

Interviews: Tuesday 22nd & Friday 25th September

About you.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. You'll have experience of working with young people aged 18-25, or with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, substance misuse, or other complex support needs, and be committed to delivering person-centred support that makes a real difference.

You'll bring:

• Experience of supporting young people or individuals with complex support needs.
• The ability to build positive, professional relationships and motivate people to achieve their goals.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, support plans, and risk assessments.
• A non-judgemental, resilient, and positive approach, with a genuine commitment to helping young people reach their full potential.
• Basic IT skills, including the use of email and Microsoft Office applications.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as the role involves supporting young people across Oxfordshire. Mileage expenses are paid.

As part of the role, you will participate in our on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support when required. Full training will be provided, and an additional on-call allowance is paid.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, helping them build confidence, independence, and brighter futures.

Please note: As part of the application process, you will be asked a number of questions relating to the essential requirements of the role. If you answer "No" to any of these questions, the recruitment system will automatically decline your application. If you believe this has happened in error, please contact us and we will be happy to review your application.

What we offer in return

We have been named one of the UK’s top 10 charities to work for by Best Companies and offer a generous benefits package, including:

• 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays
• Occupational sick pay
• Health-related benefits
• Eco travel incentives
• Retail discounts and more
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Connection Support is committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a fair and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups and those with lived experience to apply.

If you require any adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we are happy to discuss your requirements.

Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.