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Look Ahead Care Support and Housing, Islington (On-site)
Up to £30784 per annum + Annual Leave, pension, discounts
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Look Ahead Care Support and Housing, Islington (On-site)
Up to £30784 per annum + Annual Leave, pension , discounts
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Look Ahead Care Support and Housing
Islington (On-site)
Up to £30784 per annum + Annual Leave, pension, discounts
Full-time
Job description

We're looking for 3 compassionate and resilient Support Worker's to join our Young People service located in Islington. No experience or personal care required, just the right values.

£30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Our benefits include:

  • Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
  • A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
  • Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
  • Fully paid induction programme and further training
  • ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
  • Online wellbeing resources
  • Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
  • Free DBS

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

The Islington Young People's Assessment Centre is a 24-hour staffed supported housing service that provides accommodation and support for young people leaving care, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, young people experiencing homelessness, and those at risk of homelessness.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive and welcoming environment throughout the day, ensuring young people feel secure, respected and supported. You will help maintain the smooth running of the service, respond to welfare needs, and work collaboratively with the wider team to support young people to achieve positive outcomes and move towards greater independence.

What you'll do:

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

  • Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with young people.
  • Provide emotional and practical support throughout the night.
  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people and the service environment.
  • Carry out regular welfare and health and safety checks in accordance with service procedures.
  • Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies and safeguarding concerns.

About you:

  • Is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals and aspirations.
  • Understands the challenges faced by care leavers, young people experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

What you'll bring:

Essential

  • Experience supporting young people, vulnerable adults or individuals with support needs, either in a professional or voluntary capacity.
  • Ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work waking night shifts and respond effectively to emergencies.

Desirable

  • Experience working within supported housing, homelessness, mental health, care leaver or young people's services.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and risk management.
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification.

About us:

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Posted on: 08 September 2026
Closing date: 06 October 2026 at 16:05
Job ref: REQ007134
Tags: Social / Support Work