Youth Support Worker

Komplex Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth support service provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Youth Support Worker to assist young people in developing crucial life skills and emotional resilience. This full-time or part-time position offers a salary up to £32,520 per year, including benefits like fully funded training and mental health support. Join Kudos Support to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives and contribute to a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Up to £32,520 per year

Fully funded training and qualifications

24/7 GP and mental health support

Retail vouchers and discounts

33% off gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience in care, youth work, schools, or support services.
• Ability to respond to complex or challenging behaviour.
• Willing to complete or possess relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to build essential life skills.
• Encourage healthy routines and nurture positive relationships.
• Observe and record young people’s progress.

Skills

Experience with children or young people

Confidence in managing challenging behaviour

Emotional resilience

Nurturing approach

Team spirit

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

Start your journey in a rewarding career | Join Kudos Support as a Youth Support Worker - Empowering Young People & Building Brighter Futures.

Location: Oswestry, Shropshire

Employment: Full-time, Part-time, & Bank roles | Up to £32,520 per year (includes sleep-ins)

About Kudos Support

Kudos Support is a new and dynamic supported accommodation provider for young people aged 16+, focused on empowering them to build brighter, more independent futures. Our services are designed to support young people as they transition into adulthood, helping them develop life skills, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes in education, employment, and wellbeing. We prioritise staff development and a positive workplace culture — building a secure and rewarding career while making a real difference every day.

Our mission is to provide specialist, bespoke support that empowers and educates young people to live fulfilling lives.

Your Role as a Youth Support Worker

You will be part of a hands-on team helping young people develop practical skills and emotional resilience, and the confidence they need for adulthood. Every day brings variety, challenges, and deep purpose — all within a supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people to build essential life skills — from cooking a meal to managing their own money — empowering them to take control of their futures
• Encouraging healthy routines and nurturing positive relationships that help young people feel valued, understood, and connected
• Being a calm and steady presence during challenging times, offering reassurance and stability when it matters most
• Creating and maintaining a safe, respectful, and family-like home where young people can truly belong and thrive
• Carefully observing and recording each young person’s progress, recognising every small step forward as a victory
• Committing to a consistent 2-on / 4-off rota, including overnight sleep-ins, to be there when young people need you the most

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of one year’s experience working with children or young people (e.g., in care, youth work, schools, or support services)
• Confidence in responding to behaviour that may be complex or challenging
• Emotional resilience and a nurturing approach
• Willingness to complete (or possession of) a QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care — fully funded by us
• Ability to guide and coach young people through practical daily tasks
• Basic IT skills for communication and record-keeping
• A strong team spirit and commitment to making the house feel like a true home

Why Join Kudos?

• Up to £32,520 per year, including sleep-ins
• Early access to leadership opportunities as the service grows
• Fully funded training and recognised qualifications (QCF)
• Long-term career development within a growing organisation
• 24/7 GP and mental health support for you and your family (partner and children up to 18)
• Free counselling, wellbeing check-ins, and life guidance
• Life insurance and access to everyday support lines
• Retail vouchers and discounts at major retailers
• 33% off gym memberships and rewards for staying active
• Employee of the Month prize (£50 voucher)
• Structured rota supporting a healthy work-life balance

Be Part of Our Founding Team

This is an opportunity to help shape a brand-new service and grow with it. If you are ready to make a real impact in a warm, supportive environment, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

• This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. All convictions, including spent ones, must be declared.
• At this current time, we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join us in creating a safe, empowering environment where young people can grow, heal, and thrive.

Support Futures. Grow With Us. Be Part of Kudos Support. Visit us at: www.kudossupport.co.uk