Youth Support Worker: Empower Safe Futures (Day)

Depaul UK; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Flexible working

26 days annual leave

Family leave

Pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Discounts across retail

Health cash plan

Death in service

Legal support

Job summary

Depaul UK is hiring a Young People Support Worker (Day) for our service in Durham. You will empower residents in supported accommodation, helping them develop life skills, resilience, and progress in education, training, employment and wellbeing.

Using an assets-based, psychologically informed approach, you will create SMART support plans, complete risk assessments, respond to incidents, and work with colleagues and external agencies to keep residents safe and supported at night.

Qualifications

• Empathy, energy, solution-focused mindset.
• Clear communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to inclusion and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, supportive accommodation and champion wellbeing of every client.
• Deliver personalised support plans that empower independence.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with colleagues, partners and the people we support.
• Encourage participation in education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
• Commit to continuous learning and uphold Depaul’s values of respect, inclusion, and action.

Job description

Depaul UK is hiring a Young People Support Worker (Day) for our service in Durham. You will empower residents in supported accommodation, helping them develop life skills, resilience, and progress in education, training, employment and wellbeing.

Using an assets-based, psychologically informed approach, you will create SMART support plans, complete risk assessments, respond to incidents, and work with colleagues and external agencies to keep residents safe and supported at night.