Young People Support Worker

Young People Support Worker (Warrington)

We are seeking someone passionate about supporting young people to build confidence, stability and independence.

Position: Young People Support Worker

Salary: £24,136 per year plus pension and benefits

Location: Warrington

Hours: 37.5 per week on a rota including evenings and weekends

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 14th December 2025

About the role

As Young People Support Worker you will work under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service. You will participate in our programme of meaningful activity by running group sessions and activities within the accommodation to support young people’s individual development and social engagement.

In accommodation based services you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on.

You will work a rolling rota of daytimes, evenings and weekends (some shifts will be lone working) including bank holidays to ensure that young people have full staff support during their most difficult times.

Key responsibilities include:

·       Completing risk and needs assessments and creating SMART support plans

·       Providing one to one and group support within the accommodation

·       Encouraging participation in education, training, employment and volunteering

·       Supporting young people to settle in and maintain their accommodation

·       Maintaining accurate case records and handling petty cash and rent collection

·       Ensuring the accommodation environment is safe, welcoming and well maintained

·       Working a rota including evenings, weekends and some lone working

·       Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and local partner agencies

About you

You will bring a calm, patient and supportive approach, with the ability to build trust and encourage young people to reach their goals. Experience working with young people, or those who have faced homelessness, mental health difficulties, substance misuse or time in care, will be important.

We are looking for:

·       Experience of working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness

·       An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse or the care system

·       A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning

·       Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

·       High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain these

·       Effective collaborative working

·       Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development

·       Respect for the values and ethos of Depaul and its founding partners

About the organisation

The organisation provides vital services that support young people and adults at risk of homelessness. Their work focuses on prevention, resilience building and helping people access opportunities in education, employment, training and the community. Services operate across England, delivering high quality support shaped by strong values and a belief in the potential of every person.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Young Persons Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Key Worker, Project Worker, #INDSCP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.