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Young People Support Worker

We are seeking a Young People Support Worker to join Depaul UK’s supportive Islington team, helping young people build brighter, independent futures.

Position: Young People Support Worker
Location: Hanley Gardens, Islington
Salary: £29,336 per annum
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 29 November 2026

Working pattern: Three-week rolling rota, with two weekends off and one weekend on. Shifts are 8am to 4pm and 12pm to 8pm.

About the Role

Join a close-knit team committed to helping young people feel safe, recognise their strengths and take positive steps towards independent living.

Based at Hanley Gardens, a six-bed accommodation service for young people with low support needs, you will support residents aged 18 to 25. Through practical guidance, encouragement and personalised support, you will help them develop confidence, resilience and everyday living skills.

Working within Depaul UK’s assets-based, psychologically informed approach, you will build on each person’s abilities and aspirations, involving them in decisions about their future.

Your key responsibilities will include:

· Managing a caseload as a named key worker, completing risk and needs assessments and developing SMART, outcomes-based support plans.

· Delivering one-to-one and group sessions within the service and local community.

· Supporting access to education, training, employment, volunteering and community activities.

· Helping residents maximise benefit entitlements, including Housing Benefit and Universal Credit.

· Working with statutory services and other partners to coordinate support.

· Safeguarding residents, maintaining a safe environment and helping new arrivals settle in.

About You

You will bring experience of supporting young people and an understanding of the challenges associated with homelessness, poor mental health and substance use.

You will also have:

· Knowledge of risk assessment, support planning and safeguarding procedures.

· A commitment to assets-based support, equality and treating everyone with dignity.

· Strong communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

· The ability to maintain professional boundaries and work collaboratively.

· A flexible, creative approach and willingness to reflect on your practice.

Please address all points in the person specification when completing your application.

About the Organisation

Depaul UK works to end homelessness and help young people fulfil their potential. Since 1989, the charity has grown from a single North London housing project to providing accommodation, prevention and support services for thousands of young people each year.

Benefits include 26 days’ annual leave, rising with service, tailored training and development, employer pension contributions up to 7%, family-friendly leave, a cash health plan, retail discounts and an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access.

Depaul UK welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Any required DBS check will be relevant to the role, and a criminal record is not an automatic barrier to employment.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Young Persons Support Worker, Project Worker, Key Worker or Supported Housing Worker.