Youth Support Worker: Trauma-Informed & Independent Living

Hightown Housing Association Ltd; Bushey; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Mileage paid for car use

Ongoing training and development

Pension & life assurance (3× salary)

Long Service Awards

Monthly Attendance Bonus

Annual salary and cost-of-living/price

Employee assistance helpline

33–35 days annual leave

Job summary

Hightown Housing Association Ltd is seeking a dedicated youth support worker to build trusting relationships with young people aged 16 and 17. You will work 25-hour shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins, with enhanced pay for sleep-ins.

A Level 4 or equivalent diploma within one year is required, along with a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use. You will maintain records, follow support plans, and collaborate with colleagues and agencies to promote independence

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication with young people and families.
• Trauma-informed approach and ability to promote life skills.
• Good record-keeping and adherence to support plans.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, compassionate relationships with young people.
• Provide trauma-informed support and promote life skills.
• Encourage independence rather than personal care.
• Maintain clear records and follow support plans.
• Lone work when needed and collaborate with colleagues and agencies.
• Communicate effectively with diverse young people and work well in a team.

Skills

Communication

Trauma-informed

Education

Level 4 or equivalent Children, Young People & Families Practitioner Workforce Diploma

Tools

Driving licence

DBS Update Service

Job description

Hightown Housing Association Ltd is seeking a dedicated youth support worker to build trusting relationships with young people aged 16 and 17. You will work 25-hour shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins, with enhanced pay for sleep-ins.

A Level 4 or equivalent diploma within one year is required, along with a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use. You will maintain records, follow support plans, and collaborate with colleagues and agencies to promote independence