Young Persons Support Worker

Young Person’s Mentor – Supported Accommodation
Gravesend, Kent | £13.30 per hour | Full-time, 40 hours per week | Overtime available

Make a real difference to young people taking their first steps towards independence.

Anchor Talent is recruiting a Young Person’s Mentor for a supported accommodation service for young people in Gravesend. You’ll be a trusted adult and positive role model, helping young people build the confidence, skills and stability they need to live independently.

What you’ll be doing

• Build positive, respectful relationships with young people and be a listening ear they can rely on
• Support young people to work towards the goals in their independent living and pathway plans
• Give guidance on personal development, social skills and everyday independence, such as routines, keeping their living space tidy and managing day-to-day life
• Encourage young people to take part in constructive leisure, recreational and social activities
• Keep young people safe by maintaining clear boundaries and following safeguarding procedures
• Keep accurate records and write professional reports on young people’s progress
• Contribute to placement reviews, pathway planning meetings and work with other professionals
• Help new staff settle in, and step up to cover senior responsibilities when needed
• Work sleep-in shifts as part of the rota

What you’ll need

• Experience working with children or young people
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Confidence writing reports and contributing to review meetings
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Resilience, professionalism and a good sense of humour
• Flexibility around working hours, including sleep-ins
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check

Desirable

• A full UK driving licence (preferred)
• Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People’s Workforce
• Specialist training in a related area
• Experience organising and leading activities
• Experience offering one-to-one support or counselling to young people

What’s on offer

• £13.30 per hour
• Full-time, 40 hours per week, with overtime available
• Training and ongoing professional development
• A supportive team and a role where you can see the impact you’re making

Pay: £13.30 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person