Youth Support Worker - Build Independence 16-18

Rotherwood; Sefton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible agency work

Regular shifts 10:00-22:00 with sleep-

Weekly pay

Ongoing opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Rotherwood Cares are recruiting experienced Youth Support Workers to support young people aged 16-18 within a supported accommodation service in Litherland. The role focuses on helping residents develop independence, confidence and essential life skills for adulthood.

The position involves practical and emotional support, promoting safeguarding and wellbeing, and building positive relationships while completing handovers and notes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people, supported accommodation, residential childcare or care settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• A compassionate, resilient and reliable approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing practical and emotional support to young people.
• Encouraging independence and positive decision-making.
• Supporting with daily living skills and routines.
• Promoting wellbeing, safeguarding and positive outcomes.
• Building professional and positive relationships.
• Completing support notes and handovers.

Skills

Youth support experience

Residential childcare

Safeguarding knowledge

Professional boundaries

Job description

Rotherwood Cares are recruiting experienced Youth Support Workers to support young people aged 16-18 within a supported accommodation service in Litherland. The role focuses on helping residents develop independence, confidence and essential life skills for adulthood.

The position involves practical and emotional support, promoting safeguarding and wellbeing, and building positive relationships while completing handovers and notes.