Support Worker

Nurturing Growth and Compassionate care Ltd; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Opportunity to help education and life

Job summary

Nurturing Growth and Compassionate care Ltd is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Kent to help young people aged 16 and over develop skills, confidence, and independence for education, employment, and life goals.

You will build relationships, provide tailored one-to-one and group support, and liaise with colleges, employers, and social services to enable successful transitions into adulthood.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire young people aged 16–25.
• Empathetic, patient, and non-judgemental approach with safeguarding focus.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills to manage plans and records.
• Ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young people and families.
• Provide tailored one-to-one and group support to help goals.
• Support education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
• Develop independent living skills (budgeting, cooking, travel, appointments).
• Support goal setting, action planning and personal development.
• Promote wellbeing, resilience and self-confidence.
• Advocate for young people and represent their views.
• Liaise with colleges, employers, providers, social workers and healthcare.
• Help access community resources and specialist services.
• Monitor progress, review plans and maintain records.
• Safeguard and report concerns per policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Motivate and inspire

Empathetic and patient

Time-management

Team collaboration

Report-writing

Safeguarding understanding

Independent working

Cultural awareness

Education

Health and Social Care / Youth Work / Education / Social Care qualification

Job description

Supported Living

Support Worker

Job Description

The Post-16 Support Worker provides tailored support to young people aged 16 and over, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to achieve their personal, educational, employment, and life goals. The role focuses on empowering young people to make informed choices, overcome barriers, and successfully transition into adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional relationships with young people and their families.
• Provide one-to-one and group support tailored to individual needs and aspirations.
• Support young people in accessing education, training, apprenticeships, employment, and volunteering opportunities.
• Assist with developing independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, travel training, and managing appointments.
• Support young people with goal setting, action planning, and personal development.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and self-confidence.
• Advocate for young people and ensure their views and wishes are represented.
• Liaise with colleges, employers, training providers, social workers, healthcare professionals, and other agencies.
• Support young people to access community resources and specialist services.
• Monitor progress, review support plans, and maintain accurate records.
• Safeguard young people and report concerns in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and person-centred practice.

Essential Skills And Qualities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire young people.
• Empathetic, patient, and non-judgemental approach.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good report-writing and record-keeping skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable young people.
• Ability to promote independence while providing appropriate support.
• Cultural awareness and commitment to inclusive practice.

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Experience working with young people aged 16-25.
• Knowledge of further education, employment pathways, apprenticeships, and supported internships.
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, SEND.
• Experience supporting care leavers, young people with additional needs, or those at risk of social exclusion.
• Knowledge of transition planning and preparing for adulthood frameworks.
• Relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, Youth Work, Education, Social Care, or a related field.

Core Values

• Respect and dignity for every young person.
• A person-centred and strengths-based approach.
• Commitment to empowering young people to reach their full potential.
• Integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Compassion, patience, and resilience.
• A belief in promoting independence, inclusion, and positive life outcomes.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire young people
• Empathetic, patient, and non-judgemental approach
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to build trust while maintaining professional boundaries
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good report-writing and record-keeping skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable young people
• Ability to promote independence while providing appropriate support
• Cultural awareness and commitment to inclusive practice
• Experience working with young people aged 16-25
• Knowledge of education, employment pathways, apprenticeships, and supported internships
• Understanding of SEND
• Experience supporting care leavers, young people with additional needs, or those at risk of social exclusion
• Relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, Youth Work, Education, Social Care, or a related field

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful role supporting young people aged 16 and over
• Opportunity to help young people build confidence and independence
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Chance to support education, employment, and life skills outcomes
• Rewarding work helping young people transition into adulthood

Job Details

Location: Kent

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive

Category: Supported Living

Posted: 30 May 2026