Support Worker

Support worker

Supported Accommodation (16–18 Years)

Reports to: Senior Support Worker / Registered Service Manager

Location: Kent

Contract: Shift-based (including evenings & weekends) Permenant part time and full time roles available

Please note Visa Sponsorship is not available.

Role

· To provide safe, consistent and relationship-based support to young people aged 16–18 as they move towards independence.

· This role is about showing up every day with patience, care and belief in young people’s potential. You will build trusting relationships, understand each young person’s story, and support them to achieve realistic, positive and lasting outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding & Safety

• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
• Record and report concerns promptly
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Follow risk assessments and safety plans

Relationship-Based Support

• Build genuine, consistent relationships with young people
• Listen, encourage and guide without judgement
• Support independence skills (budgeting, cooking, appointments, routines)
• Encourage engagement in education, employment or training
• Celebrate progress and small achievements

Daily Support & Structure

• Provide practical and emotional support
• Promote positive routines and wellbeing
• Support young people to manage conflict safely
• Model respectful communication and behaviour

Recording & Accountability

• Maintain accurate and clear daily records
• Contribute to support plans
• Share information appropriately within the team

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• Experience supporting young people or vulnerable individuals
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed
• Ability to build trusting, professional relationships
• Calm approach to challenging situations
• Good communication and basic IT skills
• Willingness to complete Level 3 qualification (if not already held)
• Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check

Desirable

• Experience in supported accommodation
• Knowledge of exploitation risks
• First Aid training

Why This Role Matters

• Young people in supported accommodation are building the foundation for adulthood.
• They need consistency.
• They need encouragement.
• They need adults who believe in them.
• As a Support Worker, you will be part of that journey

Safer Recruitment Requirements

This role is subject to safer recruitment checks including the following;

Enhanced DBS; full employment history; references; right to work; qualification/ experience checks; fit and proper checks; conflict of interest declaration.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.71-£12.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Free parking
• Sick pay
• Transport links

Work Location: In person