Youth Support Worker: Empowering Young People to Thrive

Hightown Housing Association; St Albans; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep in payments

33 days annual leave

Blue Light Card

Mileage paid

Pension and life assurance

Annual performance bonus

Monthly attendance bonus

Salary and cost of living review

Training & development

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Hightown Housing Association in St Albans is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help young people build confidence, skills and independence. You will provide practical and emotional support in young people’s homes, while maintaining compassion, respect and inclusion.

The role demands strong communication and teamwork, the ability to work lone and to manage workloads with professional curiosity. DBS Update Service and Level 4/ equivalent training are required within one year.

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to supporting young people.
• Must start Level 4 or equivalent within one year of joining.
• Must sign up to DBS Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support within young people’s homes.
• Build trusted relationships and empower young people to take ownership of their futures.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver outcomes.
• Maintain professional boundaries and manage workload effectively.

Skills

Support young people

Communication

Teamwork

Lone working

Record keeping

Professional boundaries

Learning & development

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Children, Young People & Families

Job description

Hightown Housing Association in St Albans is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help young people build confidence, skills and independence. You will provide practical and emotional support in young people’s homes, while maintaining compassion, respect and inclusion.

The role demands strong communication and teamwork, the ability to work lone and to manage workloads with professional curiosity. DBS Update Service and Level 4/ equivalent training are required within one year.