Youth Support Worker – Complex Needs & Independence

Tamfol; Lower Blandford St Mary; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aucklands in Bournemouth is seeking compassionate, resilient Support Workers to join our supported living services for young people aged 16–25 with complex needs. You will build positive relationships and support independence, education, employment and wellbeing.

We value your compassion and consistency and will provide training where needed in a supportive, family-like environment committed to safeguarding and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and experience are valuable, but who you are matters just as much to us.
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs is welcomed, but training will be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Building safe, trusting and professional relationships with young people
• Supporting independent living skills such as cooking, budgeting, shopping and maintaining a home
• Encouraging engagement with education, training, employment and positive activities
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and helping young people navigate difficult moments
• Helping young people understand risks and develop positive coping strategies
• Following safeguarding procedures and individual support plans
• Working alongside families, social workers and other professionals
• Celebrating progress and small steps that make a big difference

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Consistent

Non-judgemental

Professional

Positive

Job description

Aucklands in Bournemouth is seeking compassionate, resilient Support Workers to join our supported living services for young people aged 16–25 with complex needs. You will build positive relationships and support independence, education, employment and wellbeing.

We value your compassion and consistency and will provide training where needed in a supportive, family-like environment committed to safeguarding and high-quality care.