Youth Support Worker

Rotherwood; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent employment

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive management team

Flexible shift patterns

Company pension

Job summary

Rotherwood is seeking a Youth Support Worker to provide 1:1 and home-based support to young people aged 16–18 in a safe, supportive, trauma-informed setting. You will build trust, promote independence and help develop life skills.

Shifts include Day 08:00–20:00, Evening 17:00–22:00 and Waking Night 20:00–08:00, with no sleep-ins. You will collaborate with social workers and education providers while safeguarding and promoting welfare at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Understanding of safeguarding/child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and supporting vulnerable young people.
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour or mental health difficulties is desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 support to young people aged 16–18 in a supported accommodation setting.
• Build positive, professional relationships based on trust, consistency and respect.
• Support emotional wellbeing, mental health and personal development.
• Deliver 1:1 sessions and key working responsibilities.
• Promote independence with daily living skills (cooking, budgeting, cleaning, etc.).
• Support access to education, training, employment and community activities.
• Encourage healthy lifestyle choices and safeguarding at all times.
• Work with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals and external agencies.

Skills

Young people support

Trauma-informed approach

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Job description

Full-Time and Part-time Permanent Positions Available

Shift Patterns Available

• Day Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00
• Evening Shifts: 17:00 - 22:00
• Waking Night Shifts: 20:00 - 08:00

No Sleep-Ins Required | Waking Nights Only

The service provides a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for young people who may have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, mental health difficulties, substance misuse, exploitation, family breakdown, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and challenges with independent living.

As a Youth Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting young people on a 1:1 basis and within the home, helping them to build confidence, develop life skills, improve emotional wellbeing, and work towards positive outcomes and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to young people aged 16-18 within a supported accommodation setting.
• Build positive, professional relationships based on trust, consistency and respect.
• Support young people with their emotional wellbeing, mental health and personal development.
• Deliver 1:1 support sessions and key working responsibilities.
• Promote independence by supporting young people with daily living skills including cooking, budgeting, cleaning, shopping, laundry and managing appointments.
• Support young people to access education, training, employment and community activities.
• Encourage positive decision-making and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Manage challenging behaviour in a calm, professional and trauma-informed manner.
• Support young people affected by substance misuse, risk‑taking behaviours and emotional difficulties.
• Promote safeguarding, welfare and positive outcomes at all times.
• Work closely with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Maintain professional boundaries while creating a safe and supportive environment for young people.
• Contribute to maintaining a welcoming, structured and homely environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with young people, mental health, supported accommodation, residential care, homelessness, leaving care or social care settings.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and supporting vulnerable young people.
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour, emotional needs, mental health difficulties or substance misuse is desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging situations.

Essential Qualities

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Resilient and patient
• Reliable and professional
• Ability to motivate and inspire young people
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare

Benefits

• Full-time permanent employment
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Flexible shift patterns
• Company pension

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting young people or vulnerable adults
• Enhanced Child DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to Work in the UK

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome challenges to achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you