Youth Support Worker - Empower 16–17s (Shift Work)

RGIT Australia; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and 4‑week training

Regular supervision and support

Opportunities to progress within the组织

Positive, supportive team culture

Meaningful impact on young people’s L

Job summary

M&MP Housing Ltd provides high‑quality supported accommodation for looked after children aged 16–17. As a Support Worker, you will help these young people develop independence, promote safety and wellbeing, and provide emotional and practical support.

The role requires consistency, compassion, resilience, and a genuine commitment to safeguarding young people. DBS checks are mandatory as part of safer recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Strong safeguarding awareness.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships.
• Good communication and recording skills.
• Willingness to work shifts.
• Enhanced DBS (children’s workforce) – or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience working with looked after children.
• Knowledge of Supported Accommodation Regulations (2023).

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 16–17 to develop independence skills.
• Promote safety, wellbeing, and positive routines.
• Provide emotional and practical support.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.
• Record daily logs, incidents, and support plans.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, managers, and external agencies.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, welcoming accommodation environment.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Resilience

Shift work

Job description

M&MP Housing Ltd provides high‑quality supported accommodation for looked after children aged 16–17. As a Support Worker, you will help these young people develop independence, promote safety and wellbeing, and provide emotional and practical support.

The role requires consistency, compassion, resilience, and a genuine commitment to safeguarding young people. DBS checks are mandatory as part of safer recruitment.