Youth Support Worker – Flexible Hours & Training Benefits

Sanctuary; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Sick pay

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave

Annual leave purchase

Company-funded training

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living is recruiting a Project Worker for our Ofsted-registered young people service at St Johns Church Road, Folkstone, CT19 5BQ. The role involves assessing needs, signposting to education and employment, and supporting daily living tasks.

DBS checks and pre-employment checks apply for UK-based applicants. We offer a supportive, not-for-profit environment with training, inclusive policies, and opportunities to grow within our care services.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable people.
• Positive approach to supporting young people with varied needs.
• Strong interpersonal and customer care skills.
• Effective communication and ability to work on your own initiative.
• Knowledge of support planning, key working, risk assessment, and safeguarding.
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar).
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer needs, update support plans, and signpost to education, training, and employment.
• Support customers with daily living tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Offer advice to help customers meet tenancy conditions.
• Assist with managing finances and welfare benefits.
• Promote social inclusion and help build confidence and resilience.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met.

Skills

Vulnerable people experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer care

Communication

Initiative

Safeguarding knowledge

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sanctuary Supported Living is recruiting a Project Worker for our Ofsted-registered young people service at St Johns Church Road, Folkstone, CT19 5BQ. The role involves assessing needs, signposting to education and employment, and supporting daily living tasks.

DBS checks and pre-employment checks apply for UK-based applicants. We offer a supportive, not-for-profit environment with training, inclusive policies, and opportunities to grow within our care services.