Youth Support Worker: Trauma‑Informed 1:1 Support

Rotherwood; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent employment

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive management team

Flexible shift patterns

Company pension

Job summary

Rotherwood is seeking a Youth Support Worker to provide 1:1 and home-based support to young people aged 16–18 in a safe, supportive, trauma-informed setting. You will build trust, promote independence and help develop life skills.

Shifts include Day 08:00–20:00, Evening 17:00–22:00 and Waking Night 20:00–08:00, with no sleep-ins. You will collaborate with social workers and education providers while safeguarding and promoting welfare at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Understanding of safeguarding/child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and supporting vulnerable young people.
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour or mental health difficulties is desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 support to young people aged 16–18 in a supported accommodation setting.
• Build positive, professional relationships based on trust, consistency and respect.
• Support emotional wellbeing, mental health and personal development.
• Deliver 1:1 sessions and key working responsibilities.
• Promote independence with daily living skills (cooking, budgeting, cleaning, etc.).
• Support access to education, training, employment and community activities.
• Encourage healthy lifestyle choices and safeguarding at all times.
• Work with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals and external agencies.

Skills

Young people support

Trauma-informed approach

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Job description

Rotherwood is seeking a Youth Support Worker to provide 1:1 and home-based support to young people aged 16–18 in a safe, supportive, trauma-informed setting. You will build trust, promote independence and help develop life skills.

Shifts include Day 08:00–20:00, Evening 17:00–22:00 and Waking Night 20:00–08:00, with no sleep-ins. You will collaborate with social workers and education providers while safeguarding and promoting welfare at all times.