Youth Support Worker – Supported Living & Wellbeing

HTR Care and Recruitment Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral programme

Good transport links

Full induction and training

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to develop within the HSC

Job summary

HTR Care and Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Support Worker for a busy provision serving vulnerable young people in a supported accommodation setting. You will deliver practical support, guidance and a safe environment, aligned to individual plans, risk assessments and safeguarding protocols.

Central to the role is building independence and positive routines, while coordinating with education, appointments and community services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ UK health and social care experience.
• Relevant experience supporting vulnerable people in care settings.
• The right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.
• Availability to work full-time on a rota basis.
• No restriction limiting working hours to 20 hours per week.
• Good safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and reliable under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for young people.
• Support young people in line with their individual needs, support plans and risk assessments.
• Help young people build independence, confidence and positive daily routines.
• Support access to appointments, education, community services and activities.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour and safe decision-making.
• Maintain accurate daily notes, case records, incident forms and reports.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately.
• Work professionally with colleagues, social workers, healthcare professionals and other external agencies.
• Support the smooth running of shifts, including sleep-in shifts or waking nights where required.
• Assist with household duties and maintain a clean, safe living environment.
• Follow company policies, Health and Safety, COSHH, RIDDOR and safeguarding requirements.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision and training when required.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies appropriately.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model.

Skills

Communication

Record-keeping

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

HTR Care and Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Support Worker for a busy provision serving vulnerable young people in a supported accommodation setting. You will deliver practical support, guidance and a safe environment, aligned to individual plans, risk assessments and safeguarding protocols.

Central to the role is building independence and positive routines, while coordinating with education, appointments and community services.