Youth Support Worker: Flexible Shifts & Sleep-Ins

FRESH STARTZ SERVICES LTD; Luton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Fresh Startz Services Ltd is seeking two experienced Support Workers to assist young people aged 16–25 across two sites in Luton. The role involves providing practical and emotional support, encouraging independent living, and promoting wellbeing in a safe, respectful environment.

The position is flexible with zero-hours contracts, requiring availability for evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts. Pay is £13 per hour plus £55 per sleep-in, with induction and training provided to support staff in

Qualifications

• Experience in support work, residential care or supported accommodation is essential.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills required.
• Understanding of safeguarding, boundaries and confidentiality expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to young people aged 16–25.
• Promote independence through daily living skills and household responsibilities.
• Encourage routines, engagement and personal development.
• Safeguard young people and follow organisational policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate daily records, support notes and incident reports.

Skills

Support work

Residential care

Safeguarding

Communication

Record-keeping

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Fresh Startz Services Ltd is seeking two experienced Support Workers to assist young people aged 16–25 across two sites in Luton. The role involves providing practical and emotional support, encouraging independent living, and promoting wellbeing in a safe, respectful environment.

The position is flexible with zero-hours contracts, requiring availability for evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts. Pay is £13 per hour plus £55 per sleep-in, with induction and training provided to support staff in