Youth Support Worker – Trauma‑Informed, Mon–Fri

Brook Street; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £25,020

On-call allowance £100

Mon-Fri hours

Training and development

Supportive team

Career progression

Meaningful work with young people

Job summary

Brook Street in Wales is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist vulnerable young people facing homelessness or trauma, providing steady support and guidance.

You will build relationships, deliver support plans, help with education, training, tenancy sustainment, and safeguarding, working with housing and social care partners.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, with typical hours 08:00-17:00 or 09:00-18:00, and offers development opportunities and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or vulnerable adults.
• Understanding safeguarding and trauma-informed support.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, resilient and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Deliver support plans and key-working sessions.
• Support education, employment, training, and independent living.
• Help sustain tenancies and prevent homelessness.
• Complete risk assessments and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Work alongside housing, social care, and other partner agencies.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable groups

Safeguarding knowledge

Trauma-informed support

Communication skills

Teamwork and independence

Job description

Brook Street in Wales is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist vulnerable young people facing homelessness or trauma, providing steady support and guidance.

You will build relationships, deliver support plans, help with education, training, tenancy sustainment, and safeguarding, working with housing and social care partners.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, with typical hours 08:00-17:00 or 09:00-18:00, and offers development opportunities and a collaborative team environment.